DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Question 1

Which osteopathic manipulative technique uses high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to restore joint mobility?

Accepted Answer

High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA)

Answer

Muscle energy technique (MET)

Answer

Counterstrain

Answer

Myofascial release

Question 2

In muscle energy technique (MET), the patient is asked to perform what action against a counterforce?

Accepted Answer

Isometric contraction

Answer

Isotonic contraction

Answer

Passive stretch

Answer

Rapid recoil

Question 3

Counterstrain technique positions the patient to achieve what primary effect?

Accepted Answer

Relief of tender point pain

Answer

Joint cavitation

Answer

Fascial unwinding

Answer

Lymphatic drainage

Question 4

Which spinal region is most commonly associated with cardiac reflex changes via the Chapman's reflex point at the 2nd intercostal space?

Accepted Answer

T1–T5

Answer

C1–C3

Answer

T6–T12

Answer

L1–L3

Question 5

What is the defining feature of a somatic dysfunction in OMM diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Tissue texture change, asymmetry, restriction of motion, tenderness (TART)

Answer

Crepitus, pain, swelling, redness

Answer

Hyperreflexia, fasciculations, atrophy

Answer

Fever, erythema, pus, warmth

Question 6

Myofascial release technique is primarily aimed at treating dysfunction in which tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fascia and connective tissue

Answer

Articular cartilage

Answer

Bone cortex

Answer

Synovial membrane