ECC Chiropractic Techniques & Adjustments 2

Question 1

Which contact point is most commonly used when adjusting the horse's thoracic vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Spinous process

Answer

The spinous process is the primary contact point for thoracic adjustments due to its accessibility and lever advantage.

Question 2

What is the term for the specific direction of thrust applied during a chiropractic adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Line of drive

Answer

Line of drive describes the precise direction and angle of the adjustive thrust delivered to restore joint motion.

Question 3

During an equine cervical adjustment, the practitioner should stabilize which structure to prevent excessive movement?

Accepted Answer

The adjacent vertebral segment

Answer

Stabilizing the adjacent vertebral segment ensures the adjustive force is localized to the restricted joint rather than dissipated.

Question 4

Which adjusting technique uses a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust delivered with the pisiform bone as the contact?

Accepted Answer

Diversified technique

Answer

Diversified technique employs HVLA thrusts using the pisiform as the primary hand contact for most spinal adjustments.

Question 5

When adjusting the sacroiliac joint in horses, the practitioner's body weight should be directed:

Accepted Answer

Along the line of drive into the joint plane

Answer

Body weight must be directed along the line of drive to efficiently transfer force into the restricted SI joint plane.

(ECC) Equine Chiropractic Certification Practice Test