Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Flashcards
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Which type of somatic dysfunction is described as Type I (group) mechanics in the thoracic spine?
Answer: Multiple segments in neutral with side-bending and rotation opposite
Type I (Fryette's first law) involves neutral, multiple vertebral segments where side-bending and rotation occur in opposite directions.
Strain-counterstrain tender points for lumbar flexion dysfunction are typically found:
Answer: On the anterior abdominal wall or ASIS region
Anterior lumbar strain-counterstrain tender points (L1–L5) are located anteriorly on the lower abdominal wall or near the ASIS.
What is the end result of successfully treating a somatic dysfunction using indirect OMT techniques?
Answer: Resolution of all four TART criteria
Successful OMT resolves somatic dysfunction, eliminating the TART findings: tissue texture changes, asymmetry, restriction, and tenderness.
The Galbreath technique is a mandibular drainage technique primarily used to treat dysfunction of which structure?
Answer: Eustachian tube / middle ear
The Galbreath technique uses rhythmic mandibular traction to open the Eustachian tube and facilitate middle ear drainage.
Which nerve root level is primarily responsible for the knee jerk reflex and can be assessed via segmental facilitation at T12–L1?
Answer: L3–L4
The patellar (knee jerk) reflex is mediated by L3–L4 nerve roots; somatic dysfunction at L3–L4 may affect this reflex.
Contraindications to HVLA technique include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Muscle tension headache
Muscle tension headache is not a contraindication to HVLA and may actually benefit from careful cervical or suboccipital treatment.