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Osteopathic Principles

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






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






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






4. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Andrew Taylor Still was






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The maxilla is considered an...






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






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






22. The first professional organized school of Osteopathy.






23. Psoas major is responsible for...






24. Flexion-extension is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Intervertebral somatic dysfunction is named for what?






32. 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______






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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