thoracic tests Flashcards
1
Q
perform Adam’s position
A
pt bends over; doc assesses spine
2
Q
Adam’s position positive
A
rib humping
3
Q
Adam’s position meaning
A
scoliosis
4
Q
perform amoss
A
pt arises from a lying position
5
Q
amoss positive
A
pain
6
Q
amoss meaning
A
AS
7
Q
perform beevor’s
A
half crunch, then lift legs
8
Q
beevor’s positive
A
umbilicus moves from midline
9
Q
beevor’s meaning
A
toward head: lower thoracic
toward feet: T1-T7
10
Q
perform chest expansion
A
measure rib expansion under armpits
11
Q
chest expansion positive
A
less than 1.5-3 inches
12
Q
chest expansion meaning
A
depressed or elevated ribs
13
Q
perform forestier bowstring
A
pt leans side to side
14
Q
forestier bowstring positive
A
ipsilateral pain
15
Q
forestier bowstring meaning
A
AS
