Thoracic Orthopedic Tests

Question 1

Identifies patient for scoliosis

Answer 1

Adams

Question 2

Identifies intervertebral disc disorders for the thoracic region

Answer 2

Amoss Sign

Question 3

Drift of the umbilicus cephalid indicates -

Answer 3

Lower thoracic involvement

Question 4

Drift of the ubilicus caudal indicates -

Answer 4

Upper thoracic involvement (possible thoracic myelopathy)

Question 5

Test associated with myelopathy at T10 level

Answer 5

Chest expansion test

Question 6

Difference between inhalation and exhalation is less than 1.5-3 inchest

Answer 6

Chest expansion test - less than 1.5-3 inchest is a positive test, indicates possible AS

Question 7

Three exams that may indicate ankylosing spondylitis

Answer 7

Chest expansion, rib motion, and Forestier bowstring

Question 8

Measures chest diameter at the 4th intercostal space

Answer 8

Chest expansion

Question 9

Test associated with tightening or contracture of the thoracic musculature on the same side as lateral flexion

Answer 9

Forestier bowstring

Question 10

Test associated with strain and thoracic IVD involvement

Answer 10

Schepelmann’s

Question 11

Test associated with assessment for hypermobile or hypomobile costal structures

Answer 11

Rib motion

Question 12

Test associated with decreased rib motion during EXHALATION and what it indicates

Answer 12

Rib motion - Superior / Elevated subluxated rib

Question 13

Test associated with degreased rib motion during INHALATION and what it indicates

Answer 13

Rib motion - Inferiorly / Depressed subluxated rib

Question 14

Test associated with assessment for costal and intercostal tissue integrity

Answer 14

Schepelmann’s

Question 15

Test associated with intercostal neuritis

Answer 15

Schepelmann’s

Question 16

Test associated with intercostal myofascitis

Answer 16

Schepelann’s