COMLEX-USA Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 3

Question 1

Which type of somatic dysfunction is described as Type I (group) mechanics in the thoracic spine?

Accepted Answer

Multiple segments in neutral with side-bending and rotation opposite

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Single segment, flexed or extended, with rotation and side-bending opposite

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Single segment with side-bending and rotation same side

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Multiple segments in flexion with same-side coupling

Question 2

Strain-counterstrain tender points for lumbar flexion dysfunction are typically found:

Accepted Answer

On the anterior abdominal wall or ASIS region

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On the spinous processes posteriorly

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At the iliac crest posteriorly

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At the posterior superior iliac spine

Question 3

What is the end result of successfully treating a somatic dysfunction using indirect OMT techniques?

Accepted Answer

Resolution of all four TART criteria

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Joint cavitation

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Increased joint laxity

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Muscle hypertrophy

Question 4

The Galbreath technique is a mandibular drainage technique primarily used to treat dysfunction of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube / middle ear

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Sinuses

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Temporomandibular joint

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Cervical lymph nodes

Question 5

Which nerve root level is primarily responsible for the knee jerk reflex and can be assessed via segmental facilitation at T12–L1?

Accepted Answer

L3–L4

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L1–L2

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L2–L3

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L4–L5

Question 6

Contraindications to HVLA technique include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Muscle tension headache

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Osteoporosis

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Cervical myelopathy

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Fracture at the treatment site