OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis Flashcards

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

Answer: TART criteria

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

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?

Answer: Type II dysfunction

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

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?

Answer: Cardiac anterior Chapman's point

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

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

Answer: Exhalation dysfunction of the right ribs

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

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?

Answer: Left-on-left sacral torsion

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.

Which test assesses for piriformis syndrome by internally rotating the hip while the patient is prone with the knee flexed to 90 degrees?

Answer: Pace test

The Pace test evaluates for piriformis syndrome by resisting hip abduction and external rotation in a seated position, or by passive internal rotation in prone.