1: Visceral Layer Palpation Flashcards

1
Q

What organ can be palpated under the Xiphoid process?

A

Liver

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2
Q

List the layers from skin to organ

A

Skin–>SubQ fat—>Rectus sheath—>Rectus abdominus m.—>Deep investing fascia—> Transversalis fascia—> Peritoneum—>Empty Space—> Organ

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3
Q
The following describes what Tx:
Layer palpation
Local listening
Motion testing
BLT
A

Indirect treatment of visceral organs

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4
Q

Direct mesenteric colon release treats what problem?

A

Constipation

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5
Q

What direction do you move when treating using direct mesenteric release?

A

Start distally (sigmoid colon) and move proximally, pulling medially on the tissues towards umbilicus

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6
Q

Chapman for Liver

A

Right 5th intercostal space

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7
Q

Chapman of Liver + Gallbladder

A

Right 6th intercostal space

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8
Q

Chapman for Stomach Peristalsis

A

L 6th intercostal space

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9
Q

Chapman for Stomach Acidity

A

L 5th intercostal space

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10
Q

Viscerosomatic reflex level for duodenum

A

T5-9

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11
Q

VSR level for spleen

A

T7 on Left

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12
Q

VSR level for gallbladder

A

T5-9 on Right

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13
Q

VSR level for pancreas

A

T7 on Left

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14
Q

VSR level for stomach

A

T5-9 on Left

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15
Q

VSR level for liver

A

T5-9 on Right

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16
Q

VS reflex for Right colon

A

T10-11

17
Q

VS reflex for Left colon

A

T12-L2

18
Q

VS reflex for appendix

A

T12

19
Q

VSR for adrenals, kidneys, ovaries, testes

A

T10-11

20
Q

Greater splanchnic

A

T5-9

21
Q

Lesser splanchnic

A

T10-11

22
Q

Least splanchnic

A

T12

23
Q

Lumbar splanchnic

A

L1-L2

24
Q

Ganglion for distal esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, portions of pancreas, and proximal duodenum

A

Celiac

25
Q

Ganglion for distal 1/3 of transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid, rectum; lower half of ureter, bladder, genitalia

A

Inferior Mesenteric

26
Q

Ganglion for portions of pancreas, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, ascending colon, prox. 2/3 of transverse colon, ADRENALS, GONADS, KIDNEYS, and upper 1/2 of ureter

A

Superior mesenteric

27
Q

Absolute contraindications to visceral manipulation

A

Acute abdomen, appendicitis, pancreatitis, splenomegaly, GI obstruction, abd. aortic aneurysm, post abd./pelvic sx, GI infection, tumor

28
Q

Relative contraindications to visceral manipulation

A

Abd. hernia/diathesis; pain of unknown origin,