structural exam Flashcards
what is assessed during screening portion of exam?
observation
“is there a problem?”
what is assessed during regional portion of exam?
palpation
“where is the problem?”
what is assessed during segmental portion of exam?
diagnosis
“what is the problem?”
what part of TART is looked for during screening portion?
Asymmetry
active ROM
what part of TART is looked for during regional portion?
Tissue texture
Tenderness
Temperature
passive ROM
define pes planus
flat foot
define pes cavus
over-arched foot
define genu valgum
knees inward
define genu varum
knees outward
define genu recurvatum
bow legs (bent posteriorly)
cervical curve is normally …
lordotic
thoracic curve is normally …
kyphotic
lumbar curve is normally …
lordotic
define pectus excavatum
sternum caved in
caused by growth of excess costal cartilage
define pectus carinatum
sternum pokes out
“functional” scoliosis is scoliosis that disappears when patient …
sidebends
