ARTICLES / EQUIPMENTS. ♥ 1.Thermometer: Thermometer is used to measure body temperature during physical examination.There are 2 types of temperature. Surface temperature Core body temperature 1.Surface temperature:In this temperature can be taken in skin, subcutaneous tissue and fat.Eg. Axillary temperature Normal value of temperature (normal body temperature):-Oral temperature: 37°C / 98.6°F Rectal temperature:37.5°C/ 99.5°F (oral temperature greater than 0.5°C) Axillary temperature:36.5°C/ 97.7°F (less than oral temperature) Conversion Formula for temperature:-°F=(°C×