COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques Flashcards
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Which vertebral level corresponds to Chapman's anterior reflex point for the lung?
Answer: 2nd intercostal space anteriorly
Chapman's anterior reflex points for the lung are located in the 2nd intercostal space between the ribs near the sternum.
Craniosacral therapy involves palpating a rhythmic impulse of approximately how many cycles per minute?
Answer: 6–12 cycles/min
The cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI) is palpated at approximately 6–12 cycles per minute, distinct from the cardiac and respiratory rates.
A patient with a C2 somatic dysfunction rotated right and sidebent right should be diagnosed as which type under Fryette's Laws?
Answer: Type II non-neutral dysfunction
When rotation and sidebending occur to the same side, this represents a Type II (non-neutral/coupled) Fryette dysfunction, typically occurring at a single segment in flexion or extension.
Which pelvic muscle, when hypertonic, can cause piriformis syndrome compressing the sciatic nerve?
Answer: Piriformis
Hypertonic piriformis muscle can compress the sciatic nerve as it passes through or near the muscle in the gluteal region, causing piriformis syndrome.
In myofascial release, an indirect technique moves tissues in which direction?
Answer: Away from the restrictive barrier toward ease
Indirect myofascial release engages the tissue toward the point of ease, allowing inherent forces to naturally resolve the restriction.
Anterior thoracic somatic dysfunction is best treated with the patient in which position for HVLA technique?
Answer: Supine with arms crossed over chest
Anterior thoracic HVLA is typically performed supine with the patient's arms crossed over the chest so the operator can apply a thrust through the patient's arms to the thoracic segment.