OMM 4 Final 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers |
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If the spring/sphinx test are negative (flexion), the deep sulcus is on the
____ side as the seated flexion test - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔SAME
If the spring/sphinx is positive (extension), the deep sulcus is on the ____
side of the seated flexion test - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔OPPOSITE
,What is the MFR technique for gastrocnemius? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. with
patient supine, sit at the foot of the table on the side of dysfunction
2. place both hands side by side under the gastrocnemius with the weight
of the leg resting on your fingertips
3. apply an upward force (posterior to anterior) with your fingers into the
muscle, then pull inferiorly, using the weight of the leg to compress the area
4. maintain the pressure for 30-60 seconds or until release is palpated
Carpal Tunnel is common in what trimester? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2nd
Does carpal tunnel resolve after pregnancy? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔yes it usually
resolves right after delivery
What is the treatment for carpal tunnel? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. elevaluate and
treat C5-C7, T1-T7, and upper extremity for somatic dysfunction
2. check for radioulnar, ulno-humeral, and interosseous somatic
dysfunction
3. MFR, ST, ME
4. direct carpal relase of plamar aponeurosis / transverse carpal ligament
,What are common symptoms of carpal tunnel? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔numbness, tingling, pain at night that spares the 5th digit
Describe the process of performing thoracic inlet/outlet seated - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔1. stand behind the seated pateint
2. place your plams over the shoulders at the cerivicothoracic junction
3. place your tumbs over the posterior first rib and place the 2nd and 3rd
digits superior and ifnerior to the clavicle at the sternocalivucular joints
4. asseess motion inferior and superior, right and left, and torsional to
determine postion of ease or restriction
5. gently stack the tissues in all three planes of motion into the positon of
ease or into the barrier
6. hold for 30-60 seconds or until release is palpated
Describe a Type 1 somatic dysfunction - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔motion: neutral
rotation and sidebending are opposite directions
Describe type 2 somatic dysfunction - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔motion: flexion or
extension
rotation/sidebending are in the same direction
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, AC4 counter strain location and treatment? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
located posterior to the SCM
Treatment Position: Flex, side bend AWAY, rotate AWAY
AC8 counterstrain location and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
sternal attachment of SCM
Treatment: flex, side bend AWAY, rotate AWAY
AC1 counterstrain location and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
posterior aspect of ascending ramus of mandible
Treatment: Rotate AWAY
AC7 counterstrrain location and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
clavicular attachment of SCM
Treatment: flex, side bend TOWARD, rotate AWAY
medial meniscus/ MCL tenderpoint and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Tenderpoint
anterior medial aspect of the meniscus on the joint line
Treatment
Questions and Correct Answers |
New Update
If the spring/sphinx test are negative (flexion), the deep sulcus is on the
____ side as the seated flexion test - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔SAME
If the spring/sphinx is positive (extension), the deep sulcus is on the ____
side of the seated flexion test - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔OPPOSITE
,What is the MFR technique for gastrocnemius? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. with
patient supine, sit at the foot of the table on the side of dysfunction
2. place both hands side by side under the gastrocnemius with the weight
of the leg resting on your fingertips
3. apply an upward force (posterior to anterior) with your fingers into the
muscle, then pull inferiorly, using the weight of the leg to compress the area
4. maintain the pressure for 30-60 seconds or until release is palpated
Carpal Tunnel is common in what trimester? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2nd
Does carpal tunnel resolve after pregnancy? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔yes it usually
resolves right after delivery
What is the treatment for carpal tunnel? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. elevaluate and
treat C5-C7, T1-T7, and upper extremity for somatic dysfunction
2. check for radioulnar, ulno-humeral, and interosseous somatic
dysfunction
3. MFR, ST, ME
4. direct carpal relase of plamar aponeurosis / transverse carpal ligament
,What are common symptoms of carpal tunnel? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔numbness, tingling, pain at night that spares the 5th digit
Describe the process of performing thoracic inlet/outlet seated - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔1. stand behind the seated pateint
2. place your plams over the shoulders at the cerivicothoracic junction
3. place your tumbs over the posterior first rib and place the 2nd and 3rd
digits superior and ifnerior to the clavicle at the sternocalivucular joints
4. asseess motion inferior and superior, right and left, and torsional to
determine postion of ease or restriction
5. gently stack the tissues in all three planes of motion into the positon of
ease or into the barrier
6. hold for 30-60 seconds or until release is palpated
Describe a Type 1 somatic dysfunction - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔motion: neutral
rotation and sidebending are opposite directions
Describe type 2 somatic dysfunction - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔motion: flexion or
extension
rotation/sidebending are in the same direction
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PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, AC4 counter strain location and treatment? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
located posterior to the SCM
Treatment Position: Flex, side bend AWAY, rotate AWAY
AC8 counterstrain location and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
sternal attachment of SCM
Treatment: flex, side bend AWAY, rotate AWAY
AC1 counterstrain location and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
posterior aspect of ascending ramus of mandible
Treatment: Rotate AWAY
AC7 counterstrrain location and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Location:
clavicular attachment of SCM
Treatment: flex, side bend TOWARD, rotate AWAY
medial meniscus/ MCL tenderpoint and treatment - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Tenderpoint
anterior medial aspect of the meniscus on the joint line
Treatment
