Practical 2: Motion Palpation

Question 1

Bony Palpation

Answer 1

Locate bony landmarks and assess bony contour for any joint malposition’s, anomalies, or tenderness

Question 2

Soft Tissue Palpation

Answer 2

Evaluate altered segmental tone and texture

Question 4

Motion Palpation

Answer 4

The hands are used to assess mobility of joints

Assess active, passive, and accessory joint movements

Question 5

Active joint movement

Answer 5

due to voluntary muscle contraction
- The end point of active joint movement is the physiologic barrier

• End point = physiologic barrier

Question 6

Passive Joint Movement

Answer 6

involuntary movement

Challenge elastic limits of the joint = End Play Zone

Elastic Barrier

End point = End play zone

Question 7

Accessory Joint Movement

Answer 7

necessary for normal function

• Joint play
• End play

Question 8

Joint Play

Answer 8

the joint’s resistance to movement when in a neutral or loose packed position

Question 9

End play

Answer 9

the symptomatic and qualitative assessment of motion through the end play zne

Question 10

Which range of motion has a
Further ROM, Active or Passive?

Answer 10

Passive

Question 11

When adjusting, what ROM space do Chiropractors enter?

Answer 11

Paraphysiologic Space

Question 12

What happens when ROM reaches Anatomic limit?

Answer 12

Joint trauma or pathology

Question 13

Static Palpation

Answer 13

Fingertips for tenderness and alignment

Assess joint play with thumbs

Question 14

Hand Contact Points

Answer 14

1. Pisiform
2. Hypothenar
3. Metacarpal
4. Digital
5. Index
6. Web
7. Thumb
8. Thenar
9. Calcaneal