COMLEX Level 2 OMM-Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Bone Cancer
RA
Downsyndrome
Name all patient types that HVLA is contraindicated in?
RIGHT sidebending
If the ease of motion in TRANSLATION of a cervical spine vertebrae is to the LEFT. In what
SIDEBENDING direction will this equal the ease of motion?
F StRa
In what directions (F/E Sidebending & Rotation) does the SCM normally flex toward?
AC7
What COUNTERSTRAIN point is the SCM's Clavicular Head at?
AC8
What COUNTERSTRAIN point is the SCM's Sternal Head at?
T1-T3: at LEVEL
T4-T6: 1/2 LEVEL DOWN
T7-T9: 1 LEVEL DOWN
T10: 1 full LEVEL DOWN
T11: 1/2 LEVEL DOWN
,T12: at LEVEL
According to Rules of 3, name each level for each spinous process:
T1-T3
T4-T6
T7-T9
T10
T11
T12
Mandibular Fossa: POSTERIORLY
Chin: TOWARD side of EXTERNAL ROTATION of the Temporal bone
EXTERNAL rotation of the Temporal bone will cause the Mandibular Fossa and Chin to move in
what direction?
Mandibular Fossa: PANTERIORLY
Chin: AWAY from EXTERNAL ROTATION of the Temporal bone
INTERNAL rotation of the Temporal bone will cause the Mandibular Fossa and Chin to move in
what direction?
Cervical: BUM
Thoracic: BUL
Lumbar: BM
What does "BUM BUL BM" stand for (what segments of the spine do each word apply to)?
Serratus Anterior
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of ribs 6-8, what is the key muscle?
, Latissimus Dorsi
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of ribs 9-10, what is the key muscle?
Anterior & Middle Scalenes
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of rib 1, what is the key muscle?
Posterior Scalene
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of rib 2, what is the key muscle?
Osteopathic Manipulation
Short Leg Syndrome is FIRST TREATED w/_____________. If this fails, then next step is Xray of
hip.
Xray of hip
What is the NEXT STEP in management of Short Leg Syndrome, AFTER OMM Tx fails?
1. Counterstrain
2. FPR
3. Myofascial Release (can be indirect or direct)
What are the 3 MAJOR OMM techniques that are INDIRECT?
BOTH Indirect & Direct
What type of OMM technique is Myofascial Release?
>50°
(!!!GREATER THAN 50!!!)
At what Cobb angle is there Respiratory function compromised?
>75°
At what Cobb angle is there Cardio function compromised?
Correct Answers
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Bone Cancer
RA
Downsyndrome
Name all patient types that HVLA is contraindicated in?
RIGHT sidebending
If the ease of motion in TRANSLATION of a cervical spine vertebrae is to the LEFT. In what
SIDEBENDING direction will this equal the ease of motion?
F StRa
In what directions (F/E Sidebending & Rotation) does the SCM normally flex toward?
AC7
What COUNTERSTRAIN point is the SCM's Clavicular Head at?
AC8
What COUNTERSTRAIN point is the SCM's Sternal Head at?
T1-T3: at LEVEL
T4-T6: 1/2 LEVEL DOWN
T7-T9: 1 LEVEL DOWN
T10: 1 full LEVEL DOWN
T11: 1/2 LEVEL DOWN
,T12: at LEVEL
According to Rules of 3, name each level for each spinous process:
T1-T3
T4-T6
T7-T9
T10
T11
T12
Mandibular Fossa: POSTERIORLY
Chin: TOWARD side of EXTERNAL ROTATION of the Temporal bone
EXTERNAL rotation of the Temporal bone will cause the Mandibular Fossa and Chin to move in
what direction?
Mandibular Fossa: PANTERIORLY
Chin: AWAY from EXTERNAL ROTATION of the Temporal bone
INTERNAL rotation of the Temporal bone will cause the Mandibular Fossa and Chin to move in
what direction?
Cervical: BUM
Thoracic: BUL
Lumbar: BM
What does "BUM BUL BM" stand for (what segments of the spine do each word apply to)?
Serratus Anterior
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of ribs 6-8, what is the key muscle?
, Latissimus Dorsi
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of ribs 9-10, what is the key muscle?
Anterior & Middle Scalenes
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of rib 1, what is the key muscle?
Posterior Scalene
For an EXHALATION dysfunction of rib 2, what is the key muscle?
Osteopathic Manipulation
Short Leg Syndrome is FIRST TREATED w/_____________. If this fails, then next step is Xray of
hip.
Xray of hip
What is the NEXT STEP in management of Short Leg Syndrome, AFTER OMM Tx fails?
1. Counterstrain
2. FPR
3. Myofascial Release (can be indirect or direct)
What are the 3 MAJOR OMM techniques that are INDIRECT?
BOTH Indirect & Direct
What type of OMM technique is Myofascial Release?
>50°
(!!!GREATER THAN 50!!!)
At what Cobb angle is there Respiratory function compromised?
>75°
At what Cobb angle is there Cardio function compromised?
