Week 1

Question 1

This region is the only region of the body that cannot fix itself osteopathically.

Answer 1

Inominate

Question 2

If there is a combination dysfunction in the pelvis with a shear and a rotation, which do you treat first?

Answer 2

Shear

Question 3

Major etiology of a superior pelvic shear.

Answer 3

Fall on the buttocks on the same side.

Question 4

Common (1) etiology of an anterior inominate rotation and a (2) common complaint.

Answer 4

1. Tight quads

2. Tight hamstrings, sciatica

Question 5

5 anterior rotators of the inominate.

Answer 5

1. Tensor facia latae
2. Quadratus lumborum
3. Iliiocostal muscle
4. Internal abdominal oblique
5. Latisimus dorsi

Question 6

Common (1) etiology and a (2) common complaint of a posterior inominate rotation.

Answer 6

1. Tight Hamstrings

2. Knee pain, groin and inguinal pain

Question 7

4 posterior inominate rotators.

Answer 7

1. Gluteus maximus
2. Hamstring muscles
3. Piriformis
4. External abdominal oblique

Question 8

Describe the motion of the fibular head in terms of ankle joint internal and external rotation.

Answer 8

1. Anterior fibular head causes external rotation of the ankle joint.
2. Posterior fibular head causes internal rotation of the ankle joint.