DO Osteopathic Philosophy and History 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Who developed craniosacral osteopathy and the concept of the primary respiratory mechanism?
- A.T. Still
- William Garner Sutherland (Correct answer)
- Rollin Becker
- Harold Magoun
Correct answer: William Garner Sutherland
William Garner Sutherland, a student of A.T. Still, developed cranial osteopathy and described the primary respiratory mechanism.
Question 2: The osteopathic principle that 'structure governs function' means which of the following?
- Anatomy textbooks are more important than physiology
- Abnormal structural relationships impair normal physiological function (Correct answer)
- Function can exist independently of structure
- Only bones directly affect organ function
Correct answer: Abnormal structural relationships impair normal physiological function
This principle states that when anatomical structures are in optimal alignment, the body achieves its best physiological function.
Question 3: Which state is considered the birthplace of osteopathic medicine?
- Ohio
- Illinois
- Missouri (Correct answer)
- Kansas
Correct answer: Missouri
Kirksville, Missouri is where A.T. Still established the first osteopathic school, making it the birthplace of the profession.
Question 4: A.T. Still's famous statement that 'the role of the artery is supreme' emphasized the importance of which body system?
- Nervous system
- Lymphatic system
- Cardiovascular and circulatory system (Correct answer)
- Musculoskeletal system
Correct answer: Cardiovascular and circulatory system
Still believed that unobstructed arterial blood flow was essential to health and that restoring circulation was central to healing.
Question 5: How does the scope of practice of a fully licensed DO in the United States compare to that of an MD?
- More limited, restricted to musculoskeletal conditions
- Equivalent scope with full practice rights, plus additional OMM training (Correct answer)
- Limited to primary care only
- Requires MD supervision for all procedures
Correct answer: Equivalent scope with full practice rights, plus additional OMM training
US DOs hold full and equal medical and surgical practice rights as MDs, with the addition of osteopathic manipulative medicine training.
Question 6: The five osteopathic models of care include all of the following EXCEPT which?
- Biomechanical model
- Respiratory-circulatory model
- Metabolic-energy model
- Genetic inheritance model (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Genetic inheritance model
The five models are biomechanical, respiratory-circulatory, neurological, metabolic-energy, and behavioral — genetics is not one of them.
DO Osteopathic Philosophy and History 2
Who developed craniosacral osteopathy and the concept of the primary respiratory mechanism?