Structural Assessment and Balance

Question 0

What is a subluxation?

Answer 0

A vertebra misaligned adjacent to another vertebra causing pinching of the spinal nerve(s) in between.

Question 1

The purpose of a chiropractor adjustment is to _____

Answer 1

Restore joint function

Question 2

What is the static palpation test?

Answer 2

Place your fingers between the traverse processes of the atlas and the mandible of the jaw and see if the space on each side is equal

Question 3

To eliminate the question you have a misaligned atlas or a misalignment of the mandible which test should you perform?

Answer 3

Motion Palpation Test

Question 4

Problems with the occiput would include

Answer 4

Upper cervical, nervous system, cranial nerves, TMJ issues, headaches

Question 6

Problems with the C1 would include

Answer 6

back of the head, nervous system problems.

Question 6

Problems with the C3 would include

Answer 6

Side and front of neck

Question 7

Problems with the C2 would include

Answer 7

various areas of the head, stomach issues

Question 9

Problems with the C4 would include

Answer 9

Upper back of neck

Question 10

Problems with the C5 would include

Answer 10

Middle of neck and upper part of front legs

Question 11

Problems with the C6 would include

Answer 11

Lower part of neck, front of legs and elbows,

Question 12

Problems with C7 would include

Answer 12

Lower part of legs, shoulders

Question 13

Problems with T1 would include

Answer 13

Lower front leg, knee, deep flexor mm and thyroid, shoulders,

Question 14

Problems with T2 would include

Answer 14

Heart, valves and coronary arteries, lung and shoulders,

Question 15

Problems with T3 would include

Answer 15

Heart, lung, shoulders.

Question 16

Problems with T4 and T5 would include

Answer 16

Upper Ribs

Question 17

Problems with T6 would include

Answer 17

Liver

Question 18

Problems with T7 would include

Answer 18

Liver, Solar Plexus, Bile Duct

Question 19

Problems with T8 and T9 would include

Answer 19

Stomach

Question 20

Problems with T10 would include

Answer 20

Mid Back

Question 21

Problems with T11 would include

Answer 21

Pancreas, Duodenum

Question 22

Problems with T12 would include

Answer 22

Spleen, Duodenum, lower back, small intestine

Question 23

Problems with T13 would include

Answer 23

Small intestine

Question 24

Problems with T14 and T15 would include

Answer 24

Adrenals

Question 25

Problems with T16 ad T17 would include

Answer 25

Kidneys

Question 26

Problems with T18 would include

Answer 26

Abdominals, kidneys, ureters, large intestine

Question 27

Problems with L1 would include

Answer 27

L1-L4, abdominals, large intestine

Question 28

Problems with L2 would include

Answer 28

L2-L3, flank

Question 29

Problems with L3 would include

Answer 29

L3-L4, psoas, genitalia

Question 30

Problems with L4 would include

Answer 30

L4-L6, quadriceps, psoas, adductors, prostate

Question 31

Problems with L5 would include

Answer 31

L4-L6, medial thigh, stifle

Question 32

Problems with L6 would include

Answer 32

L6-S2, ishiatic (sciatic) nerve, lower hind legs, hind mm, ovaries, testes

Question 33

Problems with Sacrum would include

Answer 33

Hip bones, muscles and genitalia, ovaries, testes

Question 34

Problems with Coccyx would include

Answer 34

rectum, anus

Question 35

What part of your hand do you use to perform the thrust?

Answer 35

Pisiform

Question 36

What is the thrust called?

Answer 36

High Velocity, Low Amplitude Thrust

Question 37

The joint between the occiput and the first cervical vertebra is called the _____.

Answer 37

Atlantooccipital Joint

Question 38

What are ways to adjust the Atlas?

Answer 38

Dorsal Arch Move, Ventral Wing Move, Cranial Wing Move, Toggle Recoil Move

Question 39

The joint between the first cervical and the second cervical vertebra is called the _____.

Answer 39

Atlantoaxial Joint

Question 40

What is a facet?

Answer 40

Between each vertebra there are facets which are the flat surfaces that allow the articulation or movement. This is called a zygapophyseal joint.

Question 41

To check for misalignment of the cervical spine below the atlas, perform a _____.

Answer 41

Lateral Flexion Test. (cookie test)

Question 42

If one side has less ROM than the other it means there is a misalignment on that side. True or False

Answer 42

True.

Question 43

If there is a misalignment on one side, it means a least one of the vertebrae in the neck, below the atlas will be low on that side. True or False

Answer 43

False, it will be high.

Question 44

What are the angles of the spinous processes of T1-L6?

Answer 44

T1-T15 are angled toward the back of the horse.
T16 is the first vertebra where the SP is angled straight up. (this junction is called the anitclinal)
From T16 back to L6 the SP are angled forward.

Question 45

When assessing the thoracic spine, the spinous process of that vertebra will be pulled to the ____ side as the muscle spasm.

Answer 45

Same