CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY ASSISTANT BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the definition of Anatomy? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the study of the body structure
what is a type of joint?
a. ball and socket
b. hinge
c. pivot
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d. all of the above
Anatomical position refers to... - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the position reference for all anatomical
positions
Inflammation of the muscles in its fascia. This is the most common form of myositis is response to
trauma. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Myofascitis
When a part is farther from the midline of the body than when in anatomical position, it is said to be in..
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅abduction
Inflammation of a nerve, Inflammation can be of a many and multiple of sources including mechanical,
toxic, metabolic, or vascular - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Neuritis
Emotion segment in which alignment, motion, integrity, and/or physiological function are altered
although contact between joint surfaces remain intact - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅subluxation
Which vertebra are the upper seven vertebra of the of the spinal column? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Cervical
Which vertebra are the middle twelve vertebra of the spinal column? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Thoracic
, Which vertebra are the lower five vertebra of the spinal column? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Lumbar
How many bones are in the spinal column? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅26
What is a central jelly-like substance in the disk known as? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the nucleus
pulposus
The large joints between the ilium and sacrum of the pelvis are known as the ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅sacro-iliac joints
The proper term for the collar bone is the? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅clavicle
The stongest/longest bone in the body located in the thigh of the upper leg is the_____ - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅femur
When elevating blood pressure, the ____ is the highest point - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅systolic
pressure
What connects muscle to bone? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅tendons
What connects bones to bones? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ligaments
What is the natural curve of the spine called? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅kyphotic curve
Electrical stimulation is indicated for the..... - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅reduction of pain, muscle
spasm, and inflammation
Therapeutic ultra sound should never be used near... . - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the uterus of a
pregnant person, over metallic implants, or over bony areas
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the definition of Anatomy? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the study of the body structure
what is a type of joint?
a. ball and socket
b. hinge
c. pivot
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d. all of the above
Anatomical position refers to... - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the position reference for all anatomical
positions
Inflammation of the muscles in its fascia. This is the most common form of myositis is response to
trauma. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Myofascitis
When a part is farther from the midline of the body than when in anatomical position, it is said to be in..
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅abduction
Inflammation of a nerve, Inflammation can be of a many and multiple of sources including mechanical,
toxic, metabolic, or vascular - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Neuritis
Emotion segment in which alignment, motion, integrity, and/or physiological function are altered
although contact between joint surfaces remain intact - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅subluxation
Which vertebra are the upper seven vertebra of the of the spinal column? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Cervical
Which vertebra are the middle twelve vertebra of the spinal column? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Thoracic
, Which vertebra are the lower five vertebra of the spinal column? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Lumbar
How many bones are in the spinal column? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅26
What is a central jelly-like substance in the disk known as? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the nucleus
pulposus
The large joints between the ilium and sacrum of the pelvis are known as the ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅sacro-iliac joints
The proper term for the collar bone is the? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅clavicle
The stongest/longest bone in the body located in the thigh of the upper leg is the_____ - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅femur
When elevating blood pressure, the ____ is the highest point - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅systolic
pressure
What connects muscle to bone? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅tendons
What connects bones to bones? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ligaments
What is the natural curve of the spine called? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅kyphotic curve
Electrical stimulation is indicated for the..... - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅reduction of pain, muscle
spasm, and inflammation
Therapeutic ultra sound should never be used near... . - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the uterus of a
pregnant person, over metallic implants, or over bony areas
