OMM Review - Savarese - COMLEX /
COMSAE. Newest 2026-2027.
Questions & Correct Answers. Graded
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A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called: -
ANSSpina Bifida
A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called: -
ANSSpina Bifida
A defect of the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the
vertebral body is called: - ANSSpondylolysis
A defect of the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the
vertebral body is called: - ANSSpondylolysis
A flexion contracture of the iliopsoas is often associated with what? -
ANSNon-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
A flexion contracture of the iliopsoas is often associated with what? -
ANSNon-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
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,A herniated lumbar disc will exert pressure on the nerve root of the
vertebrae (above or below)? - ANSBelow
A herniated lumbar disc will exert pressure on the nerve root of the
vertebrae (above or below)? - ANSBelow
A pelvic side shift usually indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A pelvic side shift usually indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Adson's test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome? -
ANSCompression between the scalenes
A positive Adson's test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome? -
ANSCompression between the scalenes
A positive Hyperextension test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression under Pectoralis Minor
A positive Hyperextension test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression under Pectoralis Minor
A positive Military Posture test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression between clavicle and rib 1
A positive Military Posture test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression between clavicle and rib 1
2
,A positive Thomas test indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Thomas test indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A psoas syndrome will often cause dysfunction where? - ANSL1 or L2
(flexed, sidebent and rotated to the same side as the iliopsoas contracture)
A psoas syndrome will often cause dysfunction where? - ANSL1 or L2
(flexed, sidebent and rotated to the same side as the iliopsoas contracture)
A spinal curve that is flexible and can be partially or completely corrected
with sidebending to the opposite side is called what? - ANSFunctional
Curve
A spinal curve that is flexible and can be partially or completely corrected
with sidebending to the opposite side is called what? - ANSFunctional
Curve
A spinal curve that is relatively fixed and inflexible and will not resolve with
sidebending the opposite direction is called what? - ANSStructural Curve
A spinal curve that is relatively fixed and inflexible and will not resolve with
sidebending the opposite direction is called what? - ANSStructural Curve
Adrenal Medulla - ANST10
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, Adrenal Medulla - ANST10
All 1's and 2's) - Which ribs are atypical (meaning they articulate in more or
less places than typical)? - ANS1, 2, 11, 12 (And sometimes 10
All 1's and 2's) - Which ribs are atypical (meaning they articulate in more or
less places than typical)? - ANS1, 2, 11, 12 (And sometimes 10
An appreciable lateral deviation of the spine from the normally straight
vertical line is called what? - ANSRotoscoliosis
An appreciable lateral deviation of the spine from the normally straight
vertical line is called what? - ANSRotoscoliosis
Another name for restrictive barrier is: - ANSPathologic Barrier
Another name for restrictive barrier is: - ANSPathologic Barrier
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to the one below is
called: - ANSSpondylolisthesis
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to the one below is
called: - ANSSpondylolisthesis
Appendicitis, Sigmoid Colon dysfunction, ureteral calculi, ureter
dysfunction, metastatic carcinoma of the prostate and salpingitis are all
possible causes of what somatic dysfunction? - ANSPsoas Syndrome
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COMSAE. Newest 2026-2027.
Questions & Correct Answers. Graded
A
A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called: -
ANSSpina Bifida
A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called: -
ANSSpina Bifida
A defect of the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the
vertebral body is called: - ANSSpondylolysis
A defect of the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the
vertebral body is called: - ANSSpondylolysis
A flexion contracture of the iliopsoas is often associated with what? -
ANSNon-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
A flexion contracture of the iliopsoas is often associated with what? -
ANSNon-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
1
,A herniated lumbar disc will exert pressure on the nerve root of the
vertebrae (above or below)? - ANSBelow
A herniated lumbar disc will exert pressure on the nerve root of the
vertebrae (above or below)? - ANSBelow
A pelvic side shift usually indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A pelvic side shift usually indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Adson's test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome? -
ANSCompression between the scalenes
A positive Adson's test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome? -
ANSCompression between the scalenes
A positive Hyperextension test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression under Pectoralis Minor
A positive Hyperextension test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression under Pectoralis Minor
A positive Military Posture test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression between clavicle and rib 1
A positive Military Posture test indicates what type of thoracic outlet
syndrome? - ANSCompression between clavicle and rib 1
2
,A positive Thomas test indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Thomas test indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
A psoas syndrome will often cause dysfunction where? - ANSL1 or L2
(flexed, sidebent and rotated to the same side as the iliopsoas contracture)
A psoas syndrome will often cause dysfunction where? - ANSL1 or L2
(flexed, sidebent and rotated to the same side as the iliopsoas contracture)
A spinal curve that is flexible and can be partially or completely corrected
with sidebending to the opposite side is called what? - ANSFunctional
Curve
A spinal curve that is flexible and can be partially or completely corrected
with sidebending to the opposite side is called what? - ANSFunctional
Curve
A spinal curve that is relatively fixed and inflexible and will not resolve with
sidebending the opposite direction is called what? - ANSStructural Curve
A spinal curve that is relatively fixed and inflexible and will not resolve with
sidebending the opposite direction is called what? - ANSStructural Curve
Adrenal Medulla - ANST10
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, Adrenal Medulla - ANST10
All 1's and 2's) - Which ribs are atypical (meaning they articulate in more or
less places than typical)? - ANS1, 2, 11, 12 (And sometimes 10
All 1's and 2's) - Which ribs are atypical (meaning they articulate in more or
less places than typical)? - ANS1, 2, 11, 12 (And sometimes 10
An appreciable lateral deviation of the spine from the normally straight
vertical line is called what? - ANSRotoscoliosis
An appreciable lateral deviation of the spine from the normally straight
vertical line is called what? - ANSRotoscoliosis
Another name for restrictive barrier is: - ANSPathologic Barrier
Another name for restrictive barrier is: - ANSPathologic Barrier
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to the one below is
called: - ANSSpondylolisthesis
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to the one below is
called: - ANSSpondylolisthesis
Appendicitis, Sigmoid Colon dysfunction, ureteral calculi, ureter
dysfunction, metastatic carcinoma of the prostate and salpingitis are all
possible causes of what somatic dysfunction? - ANSPsoas Syndrome
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