Analysis Actions by Region (Step 3)

Question 1

Ankle Joints

Answer 1

Examine the angle of the ankle joint created by the front of the shin and of the foot

Question 2

Knees (Side View)

Answer 2

Use greater trochanter and anterior to lateral malleolus and relate to plumb line

Question 3

Hip Joints

Answer 3

Palpate ASIS and PSIS to find the midpoint of the iliac crest
Palpate greater trochanter and compare

Question 4

Pelvis (Side View)

Answer 4

Palpate ASIS and PSIS and compare to horizontal plane

Question 5

Lumbar Spine

Answer 5

Feel L1 to L5 to get an idea of the curvature

Question 6

Lower Thoracic Spine

Answer 6

Feel T6 to T12 to get an idea of the curvature

Question 7

Upper Thoracic Spine

Answer 7

Feel T1 to T6 to get an idea of the curvature

Question 8

Cervical Spine

Answer 8

Feel C1 to C7 to get an idea of the curvature

Question 9

Head (Back View)

Answer 9

Use the ear (auditory meatus) and acromion process and relate to plumb line

Question 10

Feet (Front View)

Answer 10

Distinguish where the weight is distributed on the foot

Question 11

Knees (Front View)

Answer 11

Examine alignment of femurs and tibias with feet together

Question 12

Pelvis (Front View)

Answer 12

Palpate each ASIS and compare

Palpate top of iliac crests with hands parallel to floor

Question 13

Rib Cage

Answer 13

Palpate ASIS and rib cage and compare

Look at sternum to check for rotation

Question 14

Shoulders

Answer 14

Palpate along the clavicle to the acromion process and compare

Question 15

Head (Front View)

Answer 15

Examine alignment of cranium on cervical spine

Question 16

Feet (Back View)

Answer 16

Distinguish where the weight is distributed on the foot

Examine common calcanea tendons

Question 17

Femurs

Answer 17

Palpate femoral condyles

Question 18

Pelvis (Back View)

Answer 18

Palpate each PSIS and compare

Question 19

Scapulae

Answer 19

Palpate inferior angle, superior angle, medial border of each scapula
Compare distance to spinous process

Question 20

Humeri

Answer 20

Palpate the olecranon process

Question 21

Sequencing Through the Spine

Answer 21

Palpate either side of spine and feel for any irregular curvature, rotation, or imbalances