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Osteopathic Principles

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






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






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






4. Psoas major is responsible for...






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






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






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






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






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






10. Existence of somatic dysfunction is clinically significant because it is...






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






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






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






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






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






16. The ligaments of the vertebral column...






17. The first professional organized school of Osteopathy.






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






19. The assessment of spinous processes is very useful in determining what?






20. What is the largest organ system of the body?






21. There are 10 gluteal muscles in the hip - seven of them are external rotators and three are internal rotators of the hip. The gluteus medius is part of which group?






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






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






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






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






26. 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______






27. The resistance to spinal movement observed in joint dysfunctions is...






28. What is the primary mechanism responsible for the maintenace of skeletal muscle tone?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. What relaxes or stimulates - depending on how it is applied?






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






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






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






40. Most reliable palpatory finding of a suspected disease process.






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






42. The maxilla is considered an...






43. In applying stretching to the thoracic paravertebral muscles - care must be taken to introduce ________________.






44. Examination of the shoulder reveals restriction of internal rotation of gleno-humeral joint. Soft tissue stretching treatment of the shoulder should be directed toward what muscles?






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






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






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






48. Palmar aspects of the hands or fingers are most sensitive...






49. A fulcrum and/or axis






50. 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?