LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR
EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. The primary goal of chiropractic care is to
A. Treat infectious diseases
B. Restore normal nervous system function
C. Improve spinal biomechanics and nervous system integrity
D. Prescribe pharmacologic therapy
Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractic focuses on correcting spinal dysfunctions to enhance
nervous system function and overall health.
2. Which spinal region has the greatest range of motion?
A. Thoracic
B. Cervical
C. Lumbar
D. Sacral
Answer: B
Rationale: The cervical spine allows extensive flexion, extension, rotation, and
lateral bending.
, 3. The chiropractic term “subluxation” refers to
A. Complete joint dislocation
B. Bone fracture
C. Joint dysfunction affecting neural integrity
D. Degenerative joint disease
Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractic subluxation involves functional joint disturbances
influencing the nervous system.
4. Which nerve roots primarily form the brachial plexus?
A. C1–C4
B. C5–T1
C. T1–T5
D. L1–L5
Answer: B
Rationale: The brachial plexus arises from cervical and upper thoracic nerve
roots C5–T1.
5. A positive Straight Leg Raise test suggests
A. Hip osteoarthritis
B. Lumbar disc herniation
C. Sacroiliac sprain
D. Femoral neuropathy
Answer: B
Rationale: Pain reproduction indicates nerve root irritation commonly from disc
herniation.
6. Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?
A. Sagittal
, B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Coronal
Answer: A
Rationale: The sagittal plane separates the body into left and right portions.
7. The thoracic spine normally exhibits
A. Lordosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Neutral alignment
Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic spine has a normal posterior convex curvature.
8. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
A. Iliopsoas
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Hamstrings
D. Quadratus lumborum
Answer: A
Rationale: The iliopsoas is the strongest and main hip flexor.
9. Chiropractic adjustments are best described as
A. Surgical procedures
B. Passive stretching
C. High-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts
D. Massage techniques
EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary goal of chiropractic care is to
A. Treat infectious diseases
B. Restore normal nervous system function
C. Improve spinal biomechanics and nervous system integrity
D. Prescribe pharmacologic therapy
Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractic focuses on correcting spinal dysfunctions to enhance
nervous system function and overall health.
2. Which spinal region has the greatest range of motion?
A. Thoracic
B. Cervical
C. Lumbar
D. Sacral
Answer: B
Rationale: The cervical spine allows extensive flexion, extension, rotation, and
lateral bending.
, 3. The chiropractic term “subluxation” refers to
A. Complete joint dislocation
B. Bone fracture
C. Joint dysfunction affecting neural integrity
D. Degenerative joint disease
Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractic subluxation involves functional joint disturbances
influencing the nervous system.
4. Which nerve roots primarily form the brachial plexus?
A. C1–C4
B. C5–T1
C. T1–T5
D. L1–L5
Answer: B
Rationale: The brachial plexus arises from cervical and upper thoracic nerve
roots C5–T1.
5. A positive Straight Leg Raise test suggests
A. Hip osteoarthritis
B. Lumbar disc herniation
C. Sacroiliac sprain
D. Femoral neuropathy
Answer: B
Rationale: Pain reproduction indicates nerve root irritation commonly from disc
herniation.
6. Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?
A. Sagittal
, B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Coronal
Answer: A
Rationale: The sagittal plane separates the body into left and right portions.
7. The thoracic spine normally exhibits
A. Lordosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Neutral alignment
Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic spine has a normal posterior convex curvature.
8. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
A. Iliopsoas
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Hamstrings
D. Quadratus lumborum
Answer: A
Rationale: The iliopsoas is the strongest and main hip flexor.
9. Chiropractic adjustments are best described as
A. Surgical procedures
B. Passive stretching
C. High-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts
D. Massage techniques
