TSAC1 practical exam

Question 1

What are the normal range of motion for Flexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion and Rotation of the cervical spine?

Answer 1

Flexion: 45 - 50 degrees

Extension: 60 - 75 degrees

Lateral Flexion: 35 - 45 degrees

Rotation: 60 - 80 degrees

Question 2

What are the normal range of motion for Flexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion and Rotation of the Thoracolumbar spine?

Answer 2

Flexion: 60 -80 degrees

Extension: 20 - 35 degrees

Lateral Flexion: 25 - 35 degrees

Rotation: 30 - 45 degrees

Question 3

What landmarks should you palpate from posterior view during a postural assessment?

Answer 3

*Mastoid Processes

*Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ)

*Inferior angle of scapula

*Iliac crests

*Ischial tuberosities

*Popliteal fossa

*Achilles

Question 4

What landmarks should you palpate from lateral view during a postural assessment?

Answer 4

• External auditory meatus (EAM)
• Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ)
• Iliac crest
• Greater trochanter
• Midline of lateral knee
• Lateral malleolus

Question 5

What things should you be able to comment on when performing a postural assessment?

Answer 5

• Anterior head carriage
• Muscle bulk/atrophy
• Balance between landmarks either side of patient
• Rounding of shoulders
• Rotation of head or torso
• Genu valgum/varum
• Elbow angle of carriage

Question 6

How do you find the Transverse Process of T1 - T3?

Answer 6

It is 1 interspinous space above and 2.5 cm lateral of Spinous process.

Question 7

How do you find the Transverse Process of T4?

Answer 7

Is 2.5cm lateral to upper 1/3 of T3.

Question 8

How do you find the Transverse Process of T5 - T9?

Answer 8

It is 2 interspinous space above and 2.5cm lateral of Spinous Process.

Question 9

How do you find the Transverse Process of T10?

Answer 9

It is 2 cm lateral of T9 Spinous process.

Question 10

How do you find the Transverse Process of T11 - T12?

Answer 10

It is one interspinous space above and 1.25cm lateral.

*Roll up and down over TP instead of left to right.