OCC OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis

Question 1

Which osteopathic structural finding is characterized by asymmetry, restriction of motion, tissue texture changes, and tenderness?

Accepted Answer

TART criteria

Answer

TART (Tenderness, Asymmetry, Range of motion restriction, Tissue texture changes) is the classic osteopathic criteria for somatic dysfunction.

Question 2

During spinal palpation, a DOR (dysfunction of rotation) at L3 is noted to be rotated right and side-bent right. According to Fryette's Laws, what type of dysfunction is this?

Accepted Answer

Type II dysfunction

Answer

In Fryette's Law Type II, rotation and side-bending occur to the same side in a non-neutral (flexed or extended) position.

Question 3

Which Chapman's reflex point is associated with the heart and is found anteriorly between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal space, left of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac anterior Chapman's point

Answer

The anterior Chapman's point for the heart is located between the 2nd and 3rd ribs, just left of the sternum.

Question 4

A patient presents with restricted inhalation on the right side of the thorax. Which rib dysfunction best describes this finding?

Accepted Answer

Exhalation dysfunction of the right ribs

Answer

A rib stuck in exhalation (exhalation dysfunction) restricts inhalation motion on the affected side.

Question 5

In assessing the sacrum, the right ILA (inferior lateral angle) is found to be posterior and inferior. The sacral sulcus is deep on the left. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Left-on-left sacral torsion

Answer

In a left-on-left sacral torsion, the sacrum rotates left on the left oblique axis, making the right ILA posterior and the left sacral sulcus deep.

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OCC OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis