OMT OMT Neuromuscular Pathology & Conditions

Question 1

Which nerve is most commonly compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Answer

Musculocutaneous nerve

Question 2

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of which structures?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and/or vein

Answer

Only arteries and veins

Answer

Only the brachial plexus

Answer

Femoral nerve and artery

Question 3

Which muscle is most commonly implicated in piriformis syndrome causing sciatic nerve irritation?

Accepted Answer

Piriformis

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Obturator internus

Question 4

What is the hallmark sign of De Quervain's tenosynovitis?

Accepted Answer

Positive Finkelstein's test

Answer

Pain with wrist flexion

Answer

Positive Phalen's test

Answer

Pain with finger extension

Question 5

In iliotibial band syndrome, where is pain most commonly localized?

Accepted Answer

Lateral femoral epicondyle

Answer

Medial knee joint line

Answer

Anterior tibial tuberosity

Answer

Posterior knee popliteal fossa

Question 6

Which muscle group weakness most commonly contributes to patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hip abductors and external rotators

Answer

Hamstrings

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Answer

Tibialis anterior