Regional ROM Flashcards
What vertebral level does the iliac crest approximate?
L4 (spinous process) - males
L5 (spinous process) - females
The normal lumbar spine ROM degrees are _________ for flexion, ________ for extension, and ________ for lateral flexion.
70-90, 30-45, 20-35
In what order should you proceed with an examination regarding OMT?
Static structural exam
Regional range of motion
Layer-by-layer palpation
Inter-segmental motion testing
What vertebral level does the nipple line approximate?
T4
Which vertebral level does the spine of the scapula approximate?
T3 (spinous process and transverse process)
The normal cervical spine ROM degrees are ________ for flexion/extension, ________ for lateral flexion, and ________ for rotation.
45-90, 30-45, 70-90
What vertebral level does the sternal angle approximate?
T4
What is special about the hip drop test?
It is a passive test that utilizes active motion
What vertebral level does the umbilicus approximate?
T10
Detection of a mechanical problem, locating a problem, and measuring improvement are all reasons for why we perform ________. It is the most objective assessment tool for categorizing somatic dysfunction.
Motion testing
The normal thoracic spine ROM degrees are ________ (T1-T4), ________ (T5-T8), and ________ (T9-T12) for lateral flexion and ________ (T9-T12) for rotation.
5-25, 10-30, 20-40, 30-45
What vertebral level does the inferior angle of the scapula approximate?
T7 (spinous process), T8 (transverse process)
For multistage exams for somatic dysfunction, what should you do and in what order?
Screening - general impression (whole body)
Scanning - scan regions identified by screening (ex. thoracic region)
Local examination - specific tissue characteristics
