OMM considerations

Question 1

which autonomic system is dominant in the normal funtioning lung ?

Answer 1

pns

Question 2

where does the majority of PNS signal come from

Answer 2

vagus nerve

Question 3

increased pns tone will result in what phys changes?

Answer 3

increased amnt/thinning of secretions –> drowning in fluids

Question 4

increased SNS tone will result in what pys changes?

Answer 4

increased vasoconstriction, thickened secretions, decreased drainage

Question 5

what is the difference btwn respiration and breathing

Answer 5

• breathing: moving air in and out of lungs

- respiration: gas exchange

Question 6

which muscles are involved in elevating the rib cage

Answer 6

SCM, serratus anterior, scalenes, pec major/minor, external intercostals

Question 7

what muscles are involved in depressing the rib cage

Answer 7

rectus abdominus, internal intercostals, serratus posterior/inferior, lat dorsi

Question 8

what 3 things does breathing depend on

Answer 8

1. solitary nucleus of the medulla
2. vagus nerve/phrenic nerve, somatic intercostal nerves
3. fascial planes

Question 9

what are the bony attachments of the diphragm

Answer 9

lower 6 ribs, xiphoid, left crus (L1-2), right crus (L1-3), QL, psoas

Question 10

what will an increased sns tone do to the ribs? (locked up or down)

Answer 10

locked down

Question 11

respiratory function is compromised by what % curve of the spine

Answer 11

50%

*cardiovascular changes w/ 75%

Question 12

Kuchera levels for RUL dysfunction

Answer 12

T1-3

Question 13

Kuchera levels for RML dysfunction

Answer 13

T3-4

Question 14

Kuchera levels for RLL

Answer 14

T5-6

Question 15

Kuchera levels for LUL

Answer 15

T1-3

Question 16

Kuchera levels for LLL

Answer 16

T4-6