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Osteopathic Principles

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1. Flexion-extension is...






2. Somatic dysfunction of the sacroiliac functional untis can produce symtoms of dysmenorrhea. This relationship is an example of a






3. The ligaments of the vertebral column...






4. The function of the gastrocnemius-plantaris-soleus muscle comibation is to...






5. When resting membrane potential of a neuron requires less stimulation to reach the threshold of excitation it is called _____






6. Involvement of the greater splanchnic nerves directly modifies the....






7. What is the term for a congential enlargement of the transverse processes?






8. Straight leg raising is a test for shortening or restriction of ____________






9. Adrenal disturbances are related to somatic dysfuntion at what spinal segmental level?






10. Why is the first rib not classified as a typical rib?






11. Somatic dysfunction of the midthoracic spine can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. This is an example of ________






12. Proper execution of direct thrust technique involves...






13. The vasomotor nerve supply for the upper extremity originates a the spinal segement level of...






14. A physical finding as 'rotated right' would imply what?






15. Bilateral spondylolsis of L-5 predisposes to...






16. In a normally compensated scoliosis of the lumbar spine - the atructural rrelationship usually found is...






17. When the resting membrane potential of a neuron requires less stimulation to reach the threshold of excitation - it is called what?






18. Typical accomodation to an anatomically short left leg would be expected to be associated with what?






19. Intervertebral somatic dysfunction is named for what?






20. What are the four skin changes that are most often signs of chronic somatic dysfunction?






21. In a patient who has a chronic lateral group curve of the thoracic spine - physical findings typically include what?






22. When the occiput is consdiered posterior on the right - the occiput is considered






23. In testing for adductor muscle contracture - you....






24. The 'keystone' of the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot is what?






25. A patient has been given specific manipulation twice for an acute tissue change at T3 on the right. The response has been equivocal. What would be the next step?






26. In foot and ankle dysfunction - restriction will generally be found in what?






27. Andrew Taylor Still was






28. In testing for adductor muscle shortening or restriction - you would do what?






29. Proprioceptive impulses which may be responsible for the facilitated segment do not come from where?






30. Somactic dysfunction of the sacra-iliac functional units can produce symptoms of dysmenorrhea. This relationship is an example of what reflex?






31. What is the manipulative method utilized to assist in the movement of fluids?






32. When the spine is in neutral and side bending is introduced - the segments move in ______.






33. A projection of the mid-heel line in a normal patient is the same as the what?






34. Involvement of the greater splanchnic nerves directly modifies what?






35. If the Ferguson's lumbo-sacral angle is measure as 65 degrees - the line of weight bearing of the spine would be expected to pass______






36. The detection of tissue texture abnormality is best achieved by






37. The ligaments of the vertebral column serve to help limit motion where?






38. The three cardinal (standard) planes of reference for the body are the....






39. In lateral curves - the maximal rotation will occur where?






40. Psoas major is responsible for...






41. Palpable tissue change ina spinal segment area relatng to acute viscero somatic reflex is most evident at the _________






42. The quick release component of the lymphatic pump technique as it is applied to the chse effects a ___________






43. When flexion or extension is sufficient to localize force to a single segment the vertebrae....






44. Intervertebral somatic dysfunctions is named for the upper in relation to what?






45. The major upper abdominal viscera receive their sympathetic efferents via the great splanchnic nerve whose segemnts of origin are






46. What is the arterial supply network to the major nerve trunks and their branches?






47. The best criterion of successful therapeutic application of a direct trust technique is determined by what?






48. In the lumbar spine - an increased lumbosacral angel is associated with a...






49. In the standing position a test which gives a high degree of reliability for determing an anatomical short leg is...






50. The first professional organized school of Osteopathy.