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What position is the patient in during the Lhermitte test?
What position is the patient in during the Lhermitte test?
Which action does the physician perform during the Lhermitte test?
Which action does the physician perform during the Lhermitte test?
What is a positive result of the Lhermitte test?
What is a positive result of the Lhermitte test?
In the context of the Lhermitte test, what does the term 'pike position' refer to?
In the context of the Lhermitte test, what does the term 'pike position' refer to?
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Which of the following sensations might be experienced during a positive Lhermitte test?
Which of the following sensations might be experienced during a positive Lhermitte test?
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Which of the following best describes the sagittal plane in the lumbar spine?
Which of the following best describes the sagittal plane in the lumbar spine?
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What is considered an absolute contraindication for HVLA techniques in the lumbar spine?
What is considered an absolute contraindication for HVLA techniques in the lumbar spine?
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During the positioning for direct HVLA technique in the lumbar spine, the patient should lie with which side down for both Type 1 and Type 2 SDs?
During the positioning for direct HVLA technique in the lumbar spine, the patient should lie with which side down for both Type 1 and Type 2 SDs?
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Which of the following conditions is not a relative contraindication for HVLA techniques?
Which of the following conditions is not a relative contraindication for HVLA techniques?
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What is the role of the cephalad hand during the HVLA technique in the lumbar spine?
What is the role of the cephalad hand during the HVLA technique in the lumbar spine?
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In a three-plane diagnosis of the lumbar spine, what does the horizontal/transverse plane represent?
In a three-plane diagnosis of the lumbar spine, what does the horizontal/transverse plane represent?
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Which step is involved in preparing a patient for HVLA technique in the lumbar spine regarding the patient's legs?
Which step is involved in preparing a patient for HVLA technique in the lumbar spine regarding the patient's legs?
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Which term refers to conditions like Klippel-Feil syndrome or Chiari malformation in relation to HVLA techniques?
Which term refers to conditions like Klippel-Feil syndrome or Chiari malformation in relation to HVLA techniques?
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What structural change occurs in patients with increased work of breathing due to COPD or asthma?
What structural change occurs in patients with increased work of breathing due to COPD or asthma?
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Which area of the body is primarily impacted by the relationship between the diaphragm and the psoas muscle in patients with respiratory conditions?
Which area of the body is primarily impacted by the relationship between the diaphragm and the psoas muscle in patients with respiratory conditions?
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How does decreased diaphragm motion affect the lymphatic system in patients with COPD or asthma?
How does decreased diaphragm motion affect the lymphatic system in patients with COPD or asthma?
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Which segment of the spine is associated with sympathetic innervation in patients with COPD?
Which segment of the spine is associated with sympathetic innervation in patients with COPD?
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What treatment model addresses the need for improved diaphragm function in COPD patients?
What treatment model addresses the need for improved diaphragm function in COPD patients?
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Which area is vital for assisting lymphatic drainage and supports breathing in patients with asthma?
Which area is vital for assisting lymphatic drainage and supports breathing in patients with asthma?
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What is the condition when the occiput is rotated to the RIGHT and sidebent to the LEFT?
What is the condition when the occiput is rotated to the RIGHT and sidebent to the LEFT?
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What are the primary restrictions observed in a posterior occiput position?
What are the primary restrictions observed in a posterior occiput position?
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What consequence does the restriction of thoracic musculature have on the autonomic nervous system in COPD patients?
What consequence does the restriction of thoracic musculature have on the autonomic nervous system in COPD patients?
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During the MET technique, how should the physician position their hands?
During the MET technique, how should the physician position their hands?
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What is a primary benefit of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) for patients with chronic respiratory conditions?
What is a primary benefit of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) for patients with chronic respiratory conditions?
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What is a contraindication for the MET technique in the cervical region?
What is a contraindication for the MET technique in the cervical region?
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What is the first action performed in the Still technique?
What is the first action performed in the Still technique?
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Which of the following represents a contraindication for the Still technique?
Which of the following represents a contraindication for the Still technique?
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What type of forces are added during the Still technique?
What type of forces are added during the Still technique?
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What is an appropriate reaction by the physician when performing the MET technique?
What is an appropriate reaction by the physician when performing the MET technique?
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What does a positive result in the lumbar spring test indicate?
What does a positive result in the lumbar spring test indicate?
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In a left-on-left sacral torsion, how is L5 expected to present?
In a left-on-left sacral torsion, how is L5 expected to present?
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What characterizes double crush syndrome?
What characterizes double crush syndrome?
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Which muscle is used to treat rib 6 during exhaled rib somatic dysfunction with muscle energy techniques?
Which muscle is used to treat rib 6 during exhaled rib somatic dysfunction with muscle energy techniques?
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Which of the following is a hallmark of adhesive capsulitis?
Which of the following is a hallmark of adhesive capsulitis?
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What distinguishes tennis elbow from golfer's elbow?
What distinguishes tennis elbow from golfer's elbow?
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What is indicated by the backward sacral torsion when referred to lumbar mechanics?
What is indicated by the backward sacral torsion when referred to lumbar mechanics?
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During the treatment of rib 3-5 with MET, what position should the patient's arm be?
During the treatment of rib 3-5 with MET, what position should the patient's arm be?
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Which factors contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Which factors contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome?
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What happens to the sacrum during the sphinx test if the landmarks improve with backward bending?
What happens to the sacrum during the sphinx test if the landmarks improve with backward bending?
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What anatomical structures define the boundaries of the carpal tunnel?
What anatomical structures define the boundaries of the carpal tunnel?
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Which symptoms are commonly associated with ulnar nerve impingement at the cubital tunnel?
Which symptoms are commonly associated with ulnar nerve impingement at the cubital tunnel?
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What is the common approach to assess the ASIS compression test?
What is the common approach to assess the ASIS compression test?
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What is true about the treatment for exhaled rib somatic dysfunctions?
What is true about the treatment for exhaled rib somatic dysfunctions?
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How does venous and lymphatic congestion affect nerve conduction?
How does venous and lymphatic congestion affect nerve conduction?
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What is a common misconception regarding the symptoms of adhesive capsulitis?
What is a common misconception regarding the symptoms of adhesive capsulitis?
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What is the anterior location for the bronchus?
What is the anterior location for the bronchus?
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Where is the posterior location for the tonsils?
Where is the posterior location for the tonsils?
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Which structure does not have a posterior reference point described as being midway between the spinous process and transverse process?
Which structure does not have a posterior reference point described as being midway between the spinous process and transverse process?
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What is the anterior reference point for the larynx?
What is the anterior reference point for the larynx?
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Where is the anterior location for the middle ear?
Where is the anterior location for the middle ear?
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The upper lungs are located posteriorly in which space?
The upper lungs are located posteriorly in which space?
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In which region is the posterior reference point for the lower lungs found?
In which region is the posterior reference point for the lower lungs found?
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Which anterior location corresponds to the pharynx?
Which anterior location corresponds to the pharynx?
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Study Notes
Lhermitte's Sign
- Patient positioned in sitting pike with legs extended.
- Physician simultaneously flexes head and hip.
- Positive test: Pain radiating down the spine and into both lower extremities.
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Description
This quiz covers the assessment of Lhermitte's Sign, a clinical test used to evaluate for neurological issues. The physician's procedure involves flexing the patient's head and hip to check for pain radiating down the spine and into the lower extremities. Understand the implications of this sign in diagnosing conditions affecting the nervous system.
