Measuring blood pressure is among the most common of all medical examinations. The pressures in various parts of the body can be measured and often provide valuable medical indicators. The shape of th...Measuring blood pressure is among the most common of all medical examinations. The pressures in various parts of the body can be measured and often provide valuable medical indicators. The shape of the eye is maintained by fluid pressure, called intraocular pressure. When the circulation of fluid in the eye is blocked, it can lead to a buildup in pressure, a condition called glaucoma. Some of the other pressures in the body are spinal and skull pressures, bladder pressure, pressures in the skele