COMAT COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques 2

Question 1

Which OMT technique is most appropriate for a patient with acute muscle spasm who cannot tolerate direct techniques?

Accepted Answer

Counterstrain

Answer

Counterstrain is an indirect, passive technique ideal for acute spasm because it positions the patient away from the painful barrier to reduce muscle tension.

Question 2

The cervical spine type I (neutral) somatic dysfunction involves which combination of motion?

Accepted Answer

Sidebending and rotation to opposite sides

Answer

Type I (Fryette's Law I) mechanics in the cervical spine involve sidebending and rotation to opposite sides when the spine is in a neutral position.

Question 3

Which rib dysfunction presents with inhalation restriction — the rib moves up on inhalation but cannot descend fully on exhalation?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation rib dysfunction

Answer

An inhalation rib dysfunction (elevated rib) is stuck in the inhalation position, restricting exhalation motion.

Question 4

Lymphatic pump techniques in OMT are used primarily to achieve which therapeutic goal?

Accepted Answer

Enhance lymphatic and immune function

Answer

Lymphatic pump techniques rhythmically compress the thorax or abdomen to enhance lymphatic flow and augment immune cell circulation.

Question 5

Which finding best indicates a posterior innominate (ilium on sacrum) on the right?

Accepted Answer

Right ASIS superior and posterior, right leg shorter

Answer

A posterior right innominate causes the right ASIS to move superiorly and posteriorly, and the right leg appears shorter due to posterior ilial rotation.

COMAT - Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Achievement Test Practice Test

COMAT - Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Achievement Test Practice Test

COMAT COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques 2