OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis Flashcards

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

Answer: Articulatory/HVLA manipulation

HVLA (high-velocity, low-amplitude) thrust technique restores joint mobility by applying a quick, focused force to overcome restriction.

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

Answer: Exhalation

A rib stuck in the inhalation (elevated) position has an inhalation dysfunction and restricts full exhalation.

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

Answer: Costovertebral joints and thoracic vertebrae

The spring test applies posteroanterior pressure over thoracic spinous processes and costovertebral junctions to assess segmental mobility.

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

Answer: Boggy, edematous, warm, erythematous tissue

Acute somatic dysfunction presents with boggy, edematous, warm tissue due to inflammation and increased sympathetic activity.

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

Answer: Supine with hip and knee flexed, resisting extension

Posterior innominate MET has the patient supine flexing the hip/knee while the physician resists to activate muscles that anteriorly rotate the ilium.

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

Answer: Sphenoid

The sphenoid articulates with all other cranial bones and is considered the keystone of the cranial base in osteopathic cranial theory.