While he was under 'cross-examination', the defendant admitted that he had lied earlier in court.
an 'examination table' [=a table in a doctor's office on which a patient lies to be examined]
The police made/performed a rigorous 'examination' of the evidence at the crime scene.
(..) - I don't blame you. - Ever been through an audit? - No. - It's hell. It's the financial equivalent of a complete rectal examination. I would've killed this man. Torn him limb from limb. Ripped the flesh right off his bones. - Yeah? - It's George. (..)1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2