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OMM Review - Savarese - COMLEX /
COMSAE TEST BANK NEWEST EDITION
2025-2026. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS. GRADED A
A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called: - ANS Spina Bifida A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called: - ANS Spina Bifida A defect of the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the vertebral body is called: - ANS Spondylolysis 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 L A flexion contracture of the iliopsoas is often associated with what? - ANSNon-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L 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 A positive Thomas test indicates what? - ANSIliopsoas dysfunction
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
Appendicitis, Sigmoid Colong dysfunction, ureteral calculi, ureter dysfunction, metastatic carcinoma of the prostate and salpingitis are all possible causes of what somatic dysfunction? - ANSPsoas Syndrome Appendix - ANST Appendix - ANST Approximation of muscle's origin and insertion without a change in its tension is what? - ANSIsotonic Contraction Approximation of muscle's origin and insertion without a change in its tension is what? - ANSIsotonic Contraction Approximation of the muscle's origin and insertion is what? - ANSConcentric Contraction Approximation of the muscle's origin and insertion is what? - ANSConcentric Contraction Around what axis of the sacrum does Craniosacral (inherent) motion occur? - ANSSuperior Transverse Axis Around what axis of the sacrum does Craniosacral (inherent) motion occur? - ANSSuperior Transverse Axis
By what age doees teh innominate usually fuse? - ANS By what age does the innominate usually fuse? - ANS C1 is the 1st so it is nuimber 1) - What is the principle SD of C1? - ANSType I (with F, E, or N C1 is the 1st so it is number 1) - What is the principle SD of C1? - ANSType I (with F, E, or N C2-C7 come after C1 so they are number 2) - What are the principle SD of C2? - ANSType II (with F, E, or N C2-C7 come after C1 so they are number 2) - What are the principle SD of C2? - ANSType II (with F, E, or N Cardiovasuclar function is compromised if the thoracic curvature is: - ANS>75 degrees Cardiovasuclar function is compromised if the thoracic curvature is: - ANS>75 degrees Chapman's Points are what type of treatment? - ANSDirect, Passive Chapman's Points are what type of treatment? - ANSDirect, Passive
Compression of the neurovascular bundle as it exits the thoracic outlet is called: - ANSThoracic Outlet Syndrome Compression of the neurovascular bundle as it exits the thoracic outlet is called: - ANSThoracic Outlet Syndrome Compression of the radial nerve against the humerus while the arm is draped over the back of a chair during intoxication or deep sleep is called what? - ANSSaturday Night Palsy Compression of the radial nerve against the humerus while the arm is draped over the back of a chair during intoxication or deep sleep is called what? - ANSSaturday Night Palsy Continuous impingement of the greater tuberosity against the acromion as the arm is flexed and internally rotated results in what? - ANSSupraspinatus Tendinitis Continuous impingement of the greater tuberosity against the acromion as the arm is flexed and internally rotated results in what? - ANSSupraspinatus Tendinitis Cool dry skin, slight tension, decreased muscle tone, flaccid ropy and fibrotic are characteristic of what? - ANSChronic Tissue Texture Changes Cool dry skin, slight tension, decreased muscle tone, flaccid ropy and fibrotic are characteristic of what? - ANSChronic Tissue Texture Changes
Degenerative changes within the intervertebral disc and ankylosing of adjacent vertebral bodies is called what? - ANSSpondylosis Due to the termination of the spinal cord, where do teh lumbar nerve roots exit in relation to the intervertebral disc? - ANSAbove Due to the termination of the spinal cord, where do the lumbar nerve roots exit in relation to the intervertebral disc? - ANSAbove During craniosacral flexion, what direction does the sacrum move? - ANSPosterior During craniosacral flexion, what direction does the sacrum move? - ANSPosterior During cransiosacral extension, what direction does the sacrum move? - ANSAnterior During cransiosacral extension, what direction does the sacrum move? - ANSAnterior During inhalation, what direction does the sacral base move? - ANSPosterior During inhalation, what direction does the sacral base move? - ANSPosterior
Edematous, erythematous, bogginess, increased moisture and hypertonicity are characteristic of what? - ANSAcute Tissue Texture Changes Edematous, erythematous, bogginess, increased moisture and hypertonicity are characteristic of what? - ANSAcute Tissue Texture Changes Engaging the restrictive barrier and eventually moving through it is an example of what? - ANSDirect Treatment Engaging the restrictive barrier and eventually moving through it is an example of what? - ANSDirect Treatment Erectile tissue of Penis and Clitoris - ANST11-L Erectile tissue of Penis and Clitoris - ANST11-L Esophagus - ANST2- Esophagus - ANST2- Fatigue fractures in the pars interarticularis is a common cause of what? - ANSSpondylolisthesis
Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS0- 25% Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS0- 25% Grade 2 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS25- 50% Grade 2 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS25- 50% Grade 3 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS50- 75% Grade 3 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS50- 75% Grade 4 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS>75% Grade 4 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement? - ANS>75% Head - ANST1- Head - ANST1-
Heart - ANST1- Heart - ANST1- Herniation of meninges and nerve roots through defect, associated with neurological deficits: - ANSSpina Bifida meningomyelocele Herniation of meninges and nerve roots through defect, associated with neurological deficits: - ANSSpina Bifida meningomyelocele Herniation of meninges through defect: - ANSSpina Bifida Meningocele Herniation of meninges through defect: - ANSSpina Bifida Meningocele How many phalanges are there? - ANSFourteen How many phalanges are there? - ANSFourteen How many vertebrae does Type I SD affect? - ANSMultiple How many vertebrae does Type I SD affect? - ANSMultiple How many vertebrae does Type II SD affect? - ANSOne How many vertebrae does Type II SD affect? - ANSOne
If a pump handle rib (1-5) is held in inhalation, what edge of the posterior rib angle would you expect to be prominent? - ANSSuperior Edge If L5 and Sacral dysfunction are both present (as is usually the case), which should be treated first? - ANSL5 (Sacral dysfunction will often resolve with treatment of L5) If L5 and Sacral dysfunction are both present (as is usually the case), which should be treated first? - ANSL5 (Sacral dysfunction will often resolve with treatment of L5) If more than 1/2" is needed in short leg syndrome, what should be used in place of a heel lift? - ANSAnterior Sole Lift If more than 1/2" is needed in short leg syndrome, what should be used in place of a heel lift? - ANSAnterior Sole Lift If suspicious, what can be done to screen for scoliosis in addition to the physical exam? - ANSStanding X-rays If suspicious, what can be done to screen for scoliosis in addition to the physical exam? - ANSStanding X-rays In a backward torsion, rotation is on which side compared to the axis? - ANSOpposite Side
In a backward torsion, rotation is on which side compared to the axis? - ANSOpposite Side In a forward torsion, rotation is on which side compared to the axis? - ANSSame Side In a forward torsion, rotation is on which side compared to the axis? - ANSSame Side In general where should you begin treatment and where should you work to? - ANSCentrally to Peripherally In general where should you begin treatment and where should you work to? - ANSCentrally to Peripherally In innominate dysfunction, the side of the dysfunction is on the side of what? - ANSPositive Standing Flexion Test In innominate dysfunction, the side of the dysfunction is on the side of what? - ANSPositive Standing Flexion Test In neutral (Type I) SD, which occurs first, Sidebending or Rotation? - ANSSidebending In neutral (Type I) SD, which occurs first, Sidebending or Rotation? - ANSSidebending
In short leg syndrome, the sacral base will be lower on which side? - ANSShort Leg In the "flexible", how often should you increase the heel lift in short leg syndrome? - ANS1/8" every two weeks In the "flexible", how often should you increase the heel lift in short leg syndrome? - ANS1/8" every two weeks In the "fragile", how often should you increase the heel lift in short leg syndrome? - ANS1/16" every two weeks In the "fragile", how often should you increase the heel lift in short leg syndrome? - ANS1/16" every two weeks In the thoracic and lumbar regions, the nerve root exits where in relation to the corresponding vertebrae? - ANSBelow In the thoracic and lumbar regions, the nerve root exits where in relation to the corresponding vertebrae? - ANSBelow In Type I somatic dysfunction, sidebending and rotation occur to what? - ANSOpposite sides In Type I somatic dysfunction, sidebending and rotation occur to what? - ANSOpposite sides
In Type I somatic dysfunction, would you expect to see flexion, extension or neutral positioning? - ANSNeutral (N for neutral points opposite directions as do rotation and sidebending) In Type I somatic dysfunction, would you expect to see flexion, extension or neutral positioning? - ANSNeutral (N for neutral points opposite directions as do rotation and sidebending) In Type II somatic dysfunction, sidebending and rotation occur to what? - ANSSame side In Type II somatic dysfunction, sidebending and rotation occur to what? - ANSSame side In Type II somatic dysfunction, would you expect to see flexion, extension, or neutral positioning? - ANSFlexed or Extended In Type II somatic dysfunction, would you expect to see flexion, extension, or neutral positioning? - ANSFlexed or Extended Increase in tension without an approximation of origin and insertion is what? - ANSIsometric Contraction Increase in tension without an approximation of origin and insertion is what? - ANSIsometric Contraction
