DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) 2

Question 1

What does the acronym TART stand for in osteopathic physical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Tissue texture change, Asymmetry, Restriction, Tenderness

Answer

TART stands for Tissue texture change, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion, and Tenderness — the four diagnostic criteria for somatic dysfunction.

Question 2

Which cranial bone is considered the 'keystone' of the cranial base in craniosacral osteopathy?

Accepted Answer

Sphenoid bone

Answer

The sphenoid is the keystone of the cranial base because it articulates with all other cranial bones.

Question 3

The primary respiratory mechanism (PRM) in craniosacral therapy operates at approximately how many cycles per minute?

Accepted Answer

6–12

Answer

The primary respiratory mechanism operates at 6–12 cycles per minute, far slower than normal pulmonary respiration.

Question 4

Thoracic pump OMM technique is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Acute pulmonary abscess

Answer

The thoracic pump is contraindicated in acute pulmonary abscess because pumping can spread the infection systemically.

Question 5

Facilitated positional release (FPR) uses which combination to resolve somatic dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Indirect positioning combined with a compressive or torsional facilitating force

Answer

FPR uses indirect positioning combined with a facilitating force (compression or torsion) to achieve rapid tissue release.

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