OS Critical Clincal Thinking Flashcards
Body Habitus (body type)-Endomorph?
The person whose body habitus is predominantly comprised of endoderm/fatty tissues (i.e. obese person with increased fatty tissues)
Body Habitus (body type)-Mesomorph?
The person whose body habitus is predominantly comprised of mesoderm tissues (i.e. appropriate body fat and distribution)
Body Habitus (body type)-Ectomorph?
The person whose body habitus is predominantly comprised of ectoderm tissues (i.e. tall, lanky person)
Observation: comparative analysis
-Structural diagnosis (proper order?)
- Observe
- Auscultate
- Percuss: using third knuckle of hand
- Palpation: look for deformities
Observation: comparative analysis
-Structural diagnosis-The goal of this observation is to compare right versus left in regard to?
- Symmetry
- Heights
- Deviation from midline
What factors create asymmetry?
- Bone deformity
- Joint deformity
- Kyphoscoliosis
- Dress, occupation, mental attitude, habit
- Sacral base unleveling
- Lower extremity defects
- Somatic dysfunction
Lateral view
-Lordosis?
Convexity anterior
Lateral view
-Kyphosis?
Convexity posterior
Body Habitus (body type)-3 types?
Endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph
