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NWHSU Methods 2 Midterm-
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
functional unit made up of two articulating surfaces and the connecting
tissues binding them to each other
✓ motion segment
two opposing vertebral segments and the connecting tissues interposed
between them.
✓ motion segment (with regards to the spine)
motion is defined by the movement of one _____________ surface relative to
the other
✓ articulating surface
*with regards to the spine movements are defined by the motion of the
__________ vertebral segment relative to its ____-adjacent vertebra
✓ superior, sub
In the Houston (medicare) vertebral body reference, you always compare
the segment ____________ with the segment _____________
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✓ above, below
If T5 is flexed in terms of Houston (medicare) VB reference, what does this
mean?
✓ T5 is flexed on T6
Palmer Gonstead vertebral malposition reference
✓ spinous process reference
*What do you do in end feel?
✓ push the bone in same direction, looking for a little spring
Motion assessment
✓ locate osseous landmark, feel bone move in desired directions, feel
how far the bone moves, note the end point, do end feel, compare
the right and left sides
T or F? joint subluxation occurs only in isolation
✓ F (joint subluxation can occur in isolation, or in association with other
disorders)
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Is joint subluxation a functional or structural diagnosis?
✓ functional
Joint subluxation is a ________ diagnosis, defined by a combination of
________ and _____________
✓ clinical, signs, symptoms
In the spine, term that implies the spinal motion segments and associated soft
tissues are the source of the patient's symptoms
✓ joint subluxation
*adjustive therapy that is the most commonly applied treatment
✓ High Velocity Low Amplitude
Before applying therapy, we must determine if there is a _____________ for
treatment
✓ clinical basis
Often one component of the presenting disorder
✓ joint dysfunction
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Patients w/ disc herniations and facet syndrome will likely present with signs
of ____________
✓ joint disorder
its essential to perform a comprehensive ____________ and ________________ to
arrive at a diagnosis or differential diagnosis
✓ history, examination
When doing complete patient assessment what components of history should
you take?
✓ Chief complaint and history of present illness/injury, review of systems,
family history, past history, current history
examination is based on ___________
✓ history findings
*Components of Examination (9)
✓ inspection (posture, global and local), palpation (static 4 T's, then
dynamic), percussion, ROM (active and passive), orthopedic testing,
neurological testing (MSR), X-ray (imaging), lab, special tests
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NWHSU Methods 2 Midterm-
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
functional unit made up of two articulating surfaces and the connecting
tissues binding them to each other
✓ motion segment
two opposing vertebral segments and the connecting tissues interposed
between them.
✓ motion segment (with regards to the spine)
motion is defined by the movement of one _____________ surface relative to
the other
✓ articulating surface
*with regards to the spine movements are defined by the motion of the
__________ vertebral segment relative to its ____-adjacent vertebra
✓ superior, sub
In the Houston (medicare) vertebral body reference, you always compare
the segment ____________ with the segment _____________
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✓ above, below
If T5 is flexed in terms of Houston (medicare) VB reference, what does this
mean?
✓ T5 is flexed on T6
Palmer Gonstead vertebral malposition reference
✓ spinous process reference
*What do you do in end feel?
✓ push the bone in same direction, looking for a little spring
Motion assessment
✓ locate osseous landmark, feel bone move in desired directions, feel
how far the bone moves, note the end point, do end feel, compare
the right and left sides
T or F? joint subluxation occurs only in isolation
✓ F (joint subluxation can occur in isolation, or in association with other
disorders)
Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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Is joint subluxation a functional or structural diagnosis?
✓ functional
Joint subluxation is a ________ diagnosis, defined by a combination of
________ and _____________
✓ clinical, signs, symptoms
In the spine, term that implies the spinal motion segments and associated soft
tissues are the source of the patient's symptoms
✓ joint subluxation
*adjustive therapy that is the most commonly applied treatment
✓ High Velocity Low Amplitude
Before applying therapy, we must determine if there is a _____________ for
treatment
✓ clinical basis
Often one component of the presenting disorder
✓ joint dysfunction
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Patients w/ disc herniations and facet syndrome will likely present with signs
of ____________
✓ joint disorder
its essential to perform a comprehensive ____________ and ________________ to
arrive at a diagnosis or differential diagnosis
✓ history, examination
When doing complete patient assessment what components of history should
you take?
✓ Chief complaint and history of present illness/injury, review of systems,
family history, past history, current history
examination is based on ___________
✓ history findings
*Components of Examination (9)
✓ inspection (posture, global and local), palpation (static 4 T's, then
dynamic), percussion, ROM (active and passive), orthopedic testing,
neurological testing (MSR), X-ray (imaging), lab, special tests
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