Final Flashcards
Essential hydrodynamics occur during which of teh following
Running
Lack of joint play will cause dysfunction within the joint and may cause
Pain
Correct proprioception is essential for proper position of ___ in the joint where stability is sacrificed for mtion
Gleno-humeral
Over time the scapula tends to migrate which way in the shoulder complex
Superior and lateral, making the gelnoid cavirty more shallow
Tennis elbow is usually considered which one of the following subluxations
Posterio-lateral radius
Which of the following subluxations can mimic angina or neuritis symptoms
Costo-transverse subluxations
Posterior rib angles
The structure within the TMJ that is the source for pain and synovial effusion is called
Retrodiscal tissue
When using an AP thoracic x-ray, measuring from teh inferior tips of the scapula and comparing one to teh other a different of greater than ___ indicates an unstable shoulder complex
15mm
A patient is muscle tested using opponens pollicis while pronating the forearm, which one of the following conditions is being tested
Pronator teres syndrome
Normal opening of the jaw could be measured as 3 fingers wide, whic his equivalent to
50-65mm
Initial motion in teh wrist during flexion occurs at which joint
Radius and scaphoid
A great exercise used to attempt to re-establish scapulo-humeral rhythm adn strengthen the shoulder, focusing on scapular retractors is which of the following
Wall angels
Loose packed posiiton can involve positions of travel away from the closed packed position and extreme movement in that direciton usualy results in which of teh following
Sprain
Which of the following structures is a postural sign of upper cross syndrome
Anterior head carriage
Which of the following muscles is a primary muscle responsible for protrusion of the mandible
Lateral pterygoid
When vertical height of the tetth is lost, this can lead to which mal-position of the condyle
Superior/posterior
The alleged part 4 NBCE extremity move that is known as the palmar-distal contact pull move requires which of the following SCP
Distal radius and ulna
In a close lock of the mandible, the pt will complain of what
Inability to open mouth fully
A measurement between the coracoid and the clavicle of more than ___ on an x-ray could indicate a coracoclavicular ligamentous disruption
1.3
Which one of the following is not a dynamic stabilizer of teh scapulae
Biceps tendon
The alleged part 4 extremity move that is known as the ulnohumeral extension move requires which one of the following SCP
Cubital fossa
The GH joint is in flexion, adduction, and external rotation, the elbow is in extension; this describes the starting position for the RMT for what
Costo-angle
after adjusting a PL radius, if the triceps muscle test with wrist extension does not lock out (weakr); which of the following subluxations is then corrected
AM radius
The pec major inferior branch muscle test is useful to find which one fo teh following subluxations
Costo-chondral
The trigger point type pain between the scapula and upper trapezius/levator scap are evidence of which
Dysfunction and symptomatic referred pain
Biomechanically when the scapula drops inferior to give the appearance of a raised scapula this is called
Horizon sign
The segmental contact point for a posterior superior costovertebral rib is
Just lateral to the transverse process of the vertebrae on the involved rib
Loose packed position for the elbow is what position
Flexion and supination of the forearm
The 10th intercostal rib junction is found approx where
Lateral aspect of the abdomen
Which muscles listed are primarily responsible for retraction of the mandible
Temporalis, masseter, geniohyoid, dygastric
When a patient complains of biting the inside cheek of their mouth which subluxation listing is this complaint most ocmmonly associated with
Superior/posterior condyle
Pathologies, pain tolerance and dislocation are classified under which management criteria category
Safety
According to the lecture assessment notes of the wrist and hand. When there is decreased motion and pain in full wirst extenstion, your initial assessment is to
Check posterior to anterior restriction of the radio-lunate joint
A measurement between the SC joints of more than ____ mm on a AP thoracic x-ray could indicate an unstable shoulder
5
Which structure is compensatory stabilizer of the scapulae
Supraspinatus
Essential hydrodynamics in a joint occur during
Running
The goal for the GH distraction adjusting move is
To open up the joint stimulating the mechanoreceptors and improvign proprioception
The injured GH joint is complicated due to the anatomical configuration of the joint. When the joint swells it can contain a tremendous amount of fluid within the joint and still display very little evidence of joint effusion. What is the maximum amount of fluid the joint can containt
30cc
Scapular stabilizer exercises will help the scapulae with which way
Posterior and medial, making the glenoid cavity deeper
Secondary rotator cuff tears are differentiated from primary tears by
The tear is found extracapsular
Which subluxation can mimic angina or neuritis symptoms
Posterior rib angles
Within the TMJ a pt that has problems where they are unable to close the mouth is known as a
Open lock
When a patient under the age of 25 years has a previous GH joint dislocation, the chance of having another dislocation is greater than
96%
Pronating teh forearm while testing opponens pollicis RMT, could uncover a pronator teres syndrome, which subluxation should you check or recheck on your pt
PM ulna
Normal opening of the jaw could be measure as ___ fingers wide, which is equivalent to
3; 50-65mm
Full recovery in a tendinitis issue is how long
4 weeks
The GH joint is in 90d shoulder flexion, 90 horizontal adduction and full radio-ulnar pronation, the elbow is in extenstion, this describes the starting position for the muscle test for which misalignment
Costo-sternal
Cervicobrachial compression syndrome, represents a scapula that is ___ which contributes to shoulder instaiblity
High on the side of involvement measured at the inferior angle
In lecture we had Emily show us an excellent exercise called the ____ used to help weakness of which muscle
Pushup plus
Serratus anterior
Which description is correct for the order of the evaluation procedure, when addressing carpal issues
Motion Pinch/distract/shear Opponens pollicis RMT Palpation to compare bilaterally Adjust
Which RMT is used to test for the costal chondral rib subluxation
Pec major sternal division
After adjusting a costosternal, chondrosternal rib subluxation, how long may the pt continue to feel pain upon palpation
48 hours
When assessing extremity injuries in the chiro office, most injuries will require a medical referral at which minimum ghrade
2
If on assessment you find a posterior SC joint what is your initial management step
Call 911
Following the adjusting protocals improve the neurolgocail and biomechanical components of the VSC and associated extra spinal articular misalignments
Yes
Normally the GH capsule contains .5-1.5cc of fluid. How much fluid can it contain before seeig it
30 cc
What move is contraindicated for someone who has subacromial bursisits
AI humerus
Recruitment
1st
Abandonment
2nd
What are the dynamic stabilizers
Pec minor
Lack of joint play will cause dysfunction and
Pain
After clearing the SC joint, AC joint, GH joint and biceps, next chekc
Scapulothoracic articulation
The most common reason for re-injury is a
Failure to properly condition the healed tissues
The concept of extraspinal management within the chiro paradigm must include integration of extraspinal areas to the spine. First one must consider the ___ connection, then the ___
Neurological
Muscles
If multiple extermities are subluxated, how do you determine which one to adjust
Use the pain scale - adjust extremity with hgihest pain level
What are benefits of bracing vs. using tape
Brace can be washed
No dermatitis from the brace - tape can cause this
Forces of injury, position of joint, and time of episode fall under which category
Safety
A sprain with no separation
Grade 1
The end of travel in a joint whereby the surfaces are at maximal congruency, the ligaments are taut, and no further movement in that direction of travel may result in
Dislocation/fracture
The most common sublux for SC joint is
Inferior, anterior, medial
Ligamentous disruption of ___ mm is a SC separation and the direciton is most commonly separates is __ and ___
5
Anterior and superior