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Osteopathic Principles

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






2. 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______






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






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






5. 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?






6. Psoas major is responsible for...






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






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






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






10. The first professional organized school of Osteopathy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Intervertebral somatic dysfunction is named for what?






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






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






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






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






28. Andrew Taylor Still was






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






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






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






32. A fulcrum and/or axis






33. 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?






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






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






36. The ligaments of the vertebral column...






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






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






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






40. Osteopathic manipulative treatment is to be done how?






41. Chronic somatic dysfunction is best related to a palpatory finding of what?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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