OS 301 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FINAL EXAM
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS, DIAGNOSES, AND
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Another name for Adhesive Capsulitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Frozen
shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>tear in the SITS
muscles *most common supraspinatus, pain with abduction and rotation
Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>stretching,
strengthening, and adaptations
Shoulder Dislocation Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Humerus head
out of socket; see
deformity, swelling, pain, arm is hanging
Most Common: Forward (Anterior) dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>OT Treatment:
Stretching/
Strengthening, immobilization, focus is on relieving pain and inflammation
Medical: Reduction, Surgery
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,Shoulder Separation Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Sprain or partial
tear of AC (and
CC) lig, could be complete tear
Deformity, swelling tenderness
OCCURS at Acromioclavicular Joint
Shoulder Separation Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Treatment
depends on the type of separation. Treatment could include, ice, rest, sling,
exercises, immobilization or open reduction
Shoulder Subluxation Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Humerus head
partially out of socket; see deformity (bump-finger width distance)
Shoulder Subluxation Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>OT: Stretching/
Strengthening; adaptations so the shoulder isn't hanging with gravity Surgical:
used more for active individuals or prone to re-injury
Shoulder Impingement syndrome Symptoms - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Acromion pinches rotator cuff; pain, swelling, limited
movement
Shoulder Impingement syndrome Treatment - CORRECT
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, ANSWER>>>>Stretching/strengthening; adaptations, shockwave therapy,
avoiding activities that require overhead movements
Clavicle Fracture - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Fracture at middle* most
common
/distal/proximal clavicle
Stretching/strengthening, adaptations
Explain the stages of decubiti - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Stage 1 - non
blanchable, redness,
temp changes
Stage 2 - partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis - redness, blister
Stage 3 - full thickness - can see fat and yellow devitalized tissue
Stage 4 - full thickness & tissue loss - visible muscle, tendons, cartilage & bone
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Symptoms - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Compression of thoracic outlet (under clavicle) putting
subsequent pressure on nerve/artery/vein; swelling, pain with overhead use
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Ice,
stretching, adaptations
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS, DIAGNOSES, AND
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Another name for Adhesive Capsulitis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Frozen
shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>tear in the SITS
muscles *most common supraspinatus, pain with abduction and rotation
Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>stretching,
strengthening, and adaptations
Shoulder Dislocation Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Humerus head
out of socket; see
deformity, swelling, pain, arm is hanging
Most Common: Forward (Anterior) dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>OT Treatment:
Stretching/
Strengthening, immobilization, focus is on relieving pain and inflammation
Medical: Reduction, Surgery
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,Shoulder Separation Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Sprain or partial
tear of AC (and
CC) lig, could be complete tear
Deformity, swelling tenderness
OCCURS at Acromioclavicular Joint
Shoulder Separation Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Treatment
depends on the type of separation. Treatment could include, ice, rest, sling,
exercises, immobilization or open reduction
Shoulder Subluxation Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Humerus head
partially out of socket; see deformity (bump-finger width distance)
Shoulder Subluxation Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>OT: Stretching/
Strengthening; adaptations so the shoulder isn't hanging with gravity Surgical:
used more for active individuals or prone to re-injury
Shoulder Impingement syndrome Symptoms - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Acromion pinches rotator cuff; pain, swelling, limited
movement
Shoulder Impingement syndrome Treatment - CORRECT
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, ANSWER>>>>Stretching/strengthening; adaptations, shockwave therapy,
avoiding activities that require overhead movements
Clavicle Fracture - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Fracture at middle* most
common
/distal/proximal clavicle
Stretching/strengthening, adaptations
Explain the stages of decubiti - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Stage 1 - non
blanchable, redness,
temp changes
Stage 2 - partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis - redness, blister
Stage 3 - full thickness - can see fat and yellow devitalized tissue
Stage 4 - full thickness & tissue loss - visible muscle, tendons, cartilage & bone
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Symptoms - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Compression of thoracic outlet (under clavicle) putting
subsequent pressure on nerve/artery/vein; swelling, pain with overhead use
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Ice,
stretching, adaptations
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