Previous Tests Flashcards
The abdominal muscle groups extend the spine. True or False
False
The intercostal muscles are the main muscle group involved in respiration. True or False
True
If a horse is moving well before being saddles, but is unsound on one front limb after being saddled, the ascending pectoral muscle could be a major contributing factor. True or False.
True
If you are performing a Spina Prominens Reflex test and you find the horse very reactive, it usually means that it is a chronic issue. True or False
False
When performing the Logan Basic Technique, if you are applying pressure, to the Sacrotuberous ligament on the right side, you will be focusing your attention on the opposite ear. True or False
False
If a saddle has too much rock when checking it without a pad, adding an appropriate pad will take out or reduce the amount of rock. True or False
True
If you add a bumper (or riser) pad to an english saddle, it usually creates bridging. True or False
True
The panels on an english saddle are the pieces of leather between your legs and the horse. True or False
False
If you found 1/2 inch of bridging when checking the saddle bare, you could:
a) add a 1/2 inch thick pad to correct the problem
b) add shims to correct the problem
c) use a riser pad to correct the problem
d) recommend your client get a different saddle.
B
If your client was using her/his saddle for ranch work, you would suggest a saddle with:
a) a moulded composite tree
b) a fibreglass covered wood tree
c) a rawhide covered wood tree
d) a tree with floating cars
C
If you are assessing an english saddle with a narrow gullet (channel) and the horse is a 10 year old underweight Thoroughbred, the saddle will:
a) create bridging
b) create pressure over the kidney area
c) have too much rock
d) create pressure along the spine
D
At what joint would you find osselets?
Fetlock
At what joint would you find high ringbone
P1 - long pastern
What is a valgus strain?
An outward leg
What is a varus strain?
An inward leg.
The splenius muscle and the large complex (semispinalis capitis) are both neck extensors. True or False
True
The lymphatic system is a system of absorption and filtration. True or False
True
Lymphatic vessels drain tissue spaces. True or False
True
The key function of the spleen related to immunity is the production of ______ cells.
B
The digestive system is a process of ______ and _____.
Conversion and Absorption.
Name the three sections that make up the small intestine.
Duodemon, Jujudomen, Ileum
What is the Alimentary Canal?
Is the whole digestive tract from mouth to anus.
In what part of the body is the gall bladder located?
No where. Horses do not have gall bladders.
What is the most common cause of colic?
Parasites
The main purpose of muscles is to
produce movement
What is cartilage and where is it most often found?
Hard connective tissue, that forms body parts like the ears where there is no bone.
List the five classes of bones:
1) Long Bones
2) Short Bones
3) Irregular Bones
4) Flat Bones
5) Sesamoid Bones
The ball and socket joint is capable of performing six types of movement. They are:
1) flexion
2) extension
3) rotation
4) circumduction
5) abduction
6) adduction
The term ‘Acquired Chi’ means vibrancy or Chi at the time of birth. True or False
False
There are 12 paired meridians. True or False`
True
When palpating a ting point, finding it dry and hollow means it is over energy. True or False
False
Pulse points are located:
a) along the intercostal spaces on the ribs
b) on the coronet band of the foot and between the bulbs of the foot
c) above the knee on the medial aspect of the radius bone
d) above the knee on the lateral aspect of the radius bone
C
To find a meridian that is over energy, you would:
a) muscle test the corresponding muscle
b) palpate and muscle test the pulse points
c) palpate the ting points
d) both b and c
D
If you find a meridian that is over energy you would consider:
a) using the sedation points found in your book
b) using the tonification points found in your book
c) addressing the associated ting points
d) both a and c
D
When assessing pulse points, it is possible to assess how many meridians on the left side of the horse?
a) 3
b) 6
c) 9
d) 12
B
The most common type of colic is:
a) spasmodic colic
b) acute gastric indigestion
c) impaction colic
d) urinary colic
C
Acupressure points are not found along meridian lines are called Shu Points. True or False
True
If a horse is moving well before being saddled but, is unsound on one front limb after being saddled, the ascending pectoral muscle could be a major contributing factor. True or False
True
While performing a Spina Prominens Reflex test, you find little or no reaction; this would likely mean the issue is more acute. True or False
False
While performing a spring test on the left coxal tuber you find little or no movement, this would mean the coxal tuber is subluxed ventral. True or False.
False
While you are observing a horse moving you see one hind leg moving normal but, the other hind only protracts part way, stops in mid air and then slaps to the ground, you would find the major issues in the:
a) quadraceps, iliopsoas, tensor of the fascia latae and superficial gluteal mm’s
b) latissimus dorsi, longest dorsal, iliopsoas and middle glutea mm’s
c) middle gluteal, semitendonous, semimembranous, and biceps femoris mm’s
d) satorius, adductor and gracilis mm’s
A
If you are retracting a front limb and you find the movement is restricted, you would likely find issues in the following muscles:
a) brachiocephalicus, cervical trapezuis, cervical rhomboid, and cervical serrated
b) latissimus dorsi, ascending pectoral, thoracic serrated and thoracic trapezius
c) ascending pectoral, latissimus dorsi, cervical trapezius, cervical rhomboid
d) thoracic trapezius, thoracic rhomboid, thoracic serrated and brachiocephalicus
D
The brachial nerve plexus is a concentration of nerves exiting the spine at:
a) C3,4,5
b) C5,6,7, T1,2
c) L5,6,7, S1,2
d) C4,5,6,7, T1
B
If while manually assessing the thoracic spine, you find a muscle spasm more on the left than the right, this would mean the spinous process has moved away from or to the opposite side of the spasm. True or False
False
Describe how you would manually check for a subluxation in the atlas.
Two fingers between the mandible of the jaw and the transverse processes of C1, while keeping the head straight, feeling if there is an equal space on both sides. Also extend the head.
If you find a horse with a sore low back, restricted pelvis/hind end and is very reactive when you palpate the flank are, what would be the likely cause?
Usually large intestine or cecum.
If you were called to check out a horse and the rider is complaining the horse is having difficulty initiating the right lead, what part(s) or area(s) of the body would you likely find issues?
Right front, left hind, ribs
While you are assessing a horse you find him very reactive or sore over the entire body and does not want you to touch him, what is a common problem that could cause this?
Nervous system. Upper cervical issues. Could be toxins. Aura is not built up properly.
If you find the entire nervous system in general is a 1/10, what are some underlying issues that could cause this?
Cranial nerves, usually upper cervical, feed is an issue, toxins in the body.
The origin of the long head of the triceps muscle is the:
a) spine of the scapula
b) olecranon
c) serrated face of the scapula
d) caudal border of the scapula
D
The insertion of all three heads of the triceps muscle is the:
a) radius
b) olecranon
c) distal humerus
d) medial humerus
B
The origin of the semitendinous muscle is the
a) tuber coxae
b) caudal sacrum and CD 1&2
c) caudal sacrum and ishium
d) ishium and medial stifle
B
The semitendinous muscle is a protractor of the hind limb. True or False
False
The origin of the iliopsoas muscle is the
a) TP’s of the lumbar vertebrae and the last two ribs
b) SP’s of lumbar vertebrae and the last two ribs
c) Tp’s of lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum
d) gluteal fascia and medial ilium
A
The insertion of the iliopsoas muscle is the
a) lateral femur
b) proximal humerus
c) medial tibia
d) medial femur
D
The origin of the biceps femoris is the
a) thoracolumbar fascia and ilium
b) gluteal fascia and ishium
c) gluteal fascia and ilium
d) tuber coxae, lateral ilium and gluteal fascia
B
The origin of the middle gluteal is the
a) tuber coxae, lateral ilium, and gluteal fascia
b) gluteal fascia and ilium
c) lateral femur
d) tuber coxae and lateral ilium
B
The middle gluteal muscle extends the hip joint. True or False
True
The brachiocephalicus protracts the front limb when the horse is standing. True or Fasle
False
The insertion of the brachiocephalicus muscle when the horse is moving is the
a) mastoid process
b) cranial border of the humerus
c) cranial border of the radius
d) cranial border of the scapula
B