DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 2

Question 1

The Still technique in OMM is best described as which type of combined approach?

Accepted Answer

Indirect followed by direct with a dynamic thrust

Answer

Pure indirect positioning only

Answer

Purely passive craniosacral rhythm

Answer

Isotonic resistive exercise

Question 2

Which OMM technique is CONTRAINDICATED in a patient with acute disc herniation causing radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA)

Answer

Counterstrain

Answer

Lymphatic pump

Answer

Craniosacral therapy

Question 3

In diagnosing spinal somatic dysfunction, the convention 'L3 FRSL' means the vertebra is:

Accepted Answer

Flexed, rotated left, sidebent left

Answer

Flexed, rotated right, sidebent left

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Extended, rotated left, sidebent left

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Flexed, rotated left, sidebent right

Question 4

Type I spinal mechanics (Fryette's Law I) states that sidebending and rotation occur in which relationship when the spine is in neutral?

Accepted Answer

Opposite directions (coupled)

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Same direction

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Rotation only, no sidebending

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Random, not coupled

Question 5

The lymphatic pump technique is primarily used to enhance what physiological function?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic and immune circulation

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Arterial blood pressure

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Cerebrospinal fluid production

Answer

Bone marrow stimulation

Question 6

Which structure is the primary focus of the Galbreath technique used in OMM?

Accepted Answer

Mandible and eustachian tube drainage

Answer

Lumbar facets

Answer

Sacroiliac joint

Answer

Cervicothoracic junction