OCC OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis 3

Question 1

Which osteopathic technique uses a high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust to restore motion to a restricted joint?

Accepted Answer

Articulatory/HVLA manipulation

Answer

Craniosacral technique

Answer

Facilitated positional release

Answer

Progressive inhibitory technique

Question 2

When diagnosing rib dysfunctions, a rib that is elevated and fixed in the inhalation position restricts which motion?

Accepted Answer

Exhalation

Answer

Inhalation

Answer

Lateral expansion

Answer

Anterior-posterior expansion

Question 3

Which structure is assessed using the 'spring test' in the thoracic spine to evaluate mobility?

Accepted Answer

Costovertebral joints and thoracic vertebrae

Answer

Sacroiliac joints

Answer

Lumbar facets

Answer

Cervical facets

Question 4

In osteopathic palpation, what does 'tissue texture abnormality' in an acute setting typically feel like?

Accepted Answer

Boggy, edematous, warm, erythematous tissue

Answer

Fibrotic, dry, ropy tissue

Answer

Thin, atrophied skin with poor turgor

Answer

Cool, clammy, pale tissue

Question 5

A 'posterior' innominate is best treated in which patient position using muscle energy technique (MET)?

Accepted Answer

Supine with hip and knee flexed, resisting extension

Answer

Prone with hip extended, resisting flexion

Answer

Side-lying with hip abducted

Answer

Sitting with trunk rotation

Question 6

Which cranial bone is considered the 'keystone' of the cranial base, articulating with all other cranial bones?

Accepted Answer

Sphenoid

Answer

Occiput

Answer

Temporal

Answer

Ethmoid