Lab Practical 1 Flashcards
surface anatomy structures to assess symmetry
ears, scapula, ribs, iliac crest, knees, feet
temperature skin receptors are most concentrated where
dorsum of hand
touch skin receptors are most concentrated where
pads of fingers
TART
tissue texture changes
asymmetry
restriction of motion
tenderness
somatic dysfunction
abnormal function of related components of the somatic system (SAM) and their related VLAN
acute texture words
erythematous, hot, bogginess, edema, spasm, contraction
chronic texture words
pale, cool, ropey, stringy, scar, doughy
appropriate touch protocol
explain to the patient “what, where, why”, ask their permission, then document in SOAP note
questions to ask yourself when assessing a joint
end of feel motion?
equal motion?
end feel hard or soft?
compare to other side
normal spine curvatures
cervical and lumbar lordosis
thoracic and sacral kyphosis
inspections and palpations are a part of what component of SOAP note
objective
thoracolumbar spinal motion (not rotation) patient position
standing, feet shoulder width apart
thoracolumbar spinal motion (not rotation) linkage to block
knees
thoracolumbar spinal motion active flexion at waist prompt
touch your toes
thoracolumbar spinal motion active flexion at waist normal ROM
40-90
thoracolumbar spinal motion active extension at waist prompt
look back over head
thoracolumbar spinal motion active extension at waist normal ROM
20-45
thoracolumbar spinal motion active sidebending at waist prompt
reach floor down your side without bending forward or leaning back
thoracolumbar spinal motion active sidebending at waist normal ROM
15-30
thoracolumbar spinal motion rotation of spine patient position
seated, knees snug to table, arms crossed
thoracolumbar spinal motion active rotation of spine linkage to block
hips
thoracolumbar spinal motion active rotation of spine normal ROM
3-18
thoracolumbar spinal motion passive rotation of spine
stand at side and bring patient’s contralateral arm towards you
cervical spinal motion rotation of spine patient position
seated, knees snug to table