OMM Unit 1 Practice Questions Flashcards
(44 cards)
Who is the founder of Osteopathic medicine?
A.T. Still in 1874
What is the symbol associated with D.O.s?
Aesculapius
When was Andrew Taylor Still born?
Aug 6, 1828
The rule of the ____ is Supreme.
Artery
When did AT Still fling to the breeze the banner of Osteopathy?
1874
What year was the first college of osteopathy opened?
1892
What are the three Domains of Osteopathic Philosophy?
Health
Disease
Patient Care
What are the 4 tenets of Osteopathy?
The body is a unit.
The body is capable of self regulation, self healing, and health maintenance.
Structure and function are reciprocally inter-related.
Rational treatment is based upon the understanding of the first 3 principles.
What is the difference between static and dynamic evaluation?
Static: non-motion, landmarks
Dynamic: motion
In what plane does the gravitational line run?
Coronal/Frontal (divides into front and back)
Describe the sagittal plane
The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right parts.
Flexion/extension movements are in this plane.
Sagittal comes from latin word for “arrow” – the sagittal axis pierces through the body in AP direction.
What is the difference between passive and active ROM?
Passive: physician effort
Active: patient effort
What does TART stand for?
Tissue texture changes: Tone, temperature, tenderness, turgor
Asymmetry: A static finding via palpation or observation.
Range/restriction of motion: passive and active motion test, quantity and quality of end point.
Tenderness: Is the patient hurting anywhere?
What is somatic dysfunction?
Impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic system.
What are the T’s of soft tissue?
Tone
Tenderness
Temperature
Turgor
What can cause a restrictive barrier?
Loss of motion due to pain; muscle spasm; edema; bony abnormality; fusion of bones, etc.
Describe a direct osteopathic manipulative technique?
A treatment in which the restrictive barrier(s) is/are engaged. These techniques involve movement directly through the restrictive barrier.
Give examples of direct techniques.
Soft tissue Myofascial release Articulation Muscle energy HVLA
Describe an indirect OMT technique.
A treatment in which movement is away from the restrictive barrier. Movement is in the direction of freedom to indirectly treat the restriction.
Give examples of indirect techniques
Strain - Counterstrain Still Technique Myofascial release Functional techniques Facilitated positional release Osteopathy in the cranial field
List some factors that might influence what type of technique you would use?
Age of patient If restriction is acute or chronic Physical condition of patient Operator size and your OMT skills Location of treatment Knowing what has been previously successful or not
What monumental report changed medical education in the US in 1910?
Flexner Report
What was the California Disaster of 1961-62
Licensing of osteopathic physicians in CA halted. MD degrees granted by former osteopathic college to nearly 2000 of 2400 DOs for a $65 fee.
Public referendum that prevented licensing of any new DOs in that state.
In what year and where was the first college of osteopathic medicine opened?
Kirksville, MO in 1892
