Med Terms Test 1

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Kyphosis

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Abnormal (pathologic) AP curvature of the thoracic spine with concavity anteriorly

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Lordosis

Back 2

Anterior convexity in the curvature of the lumbar and cervical spine "hollow back"

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non-neutral

Back 3

the range of sagittal plane spinal positioning in which the second principle of physiologic motion of the spine applies

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ART; Articulatory release technique

Back 4

A low velocity, moderate to high amplitude technique where a joint is carried through its full motion with the therapeutic goal of increased range of movement

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Chapman reflex

Back 5

A treatment strategy where the initial movements are indirect; as the technique is completed the movements change to direct forces. A manipulative seq involving 2 or more OMT systems

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Side bending

Back 6

Movement in a coronal plane about an anterior-posterior axis

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Somatic dysfunction

Back 7

Impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic system; can be corrected with OMT

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TART

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A pneumonic for the 4 diagnostic criteria for somatic dysfunction: tissue texture, asymmetry, restriction of motion, and tenderness any one of which must be present for the diagnosis

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BLT- Balanced Ligamentous Tension

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All of the joints are balanced ligamentous articular mechanisms. The ligaments provide proprioceptive information that guides the muscle response for positioning the joint and the ligaments themselves guide the motion of the articular components

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CV4; Compression of the fourth ventricle

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A cranial technique in which the lateral edges of the occipital squama are manually approximated slightly exaggerating the posterior convexity of the occiput and taking the cranium into sustained extension

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Counterstrain

Back 11

A system of diagnosis and treatment that considers the dysfunction to be a continuing inappropriate strain reflex, which is inhibited by applying a position of mild strain in the direction exactly opposite to that of the reflex. This is accomplished by specific direct positioning about the point of tenderness, to achieve the desired therapeutic response

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Direct method

Back 12

An osteopathic treatment strategy where the restrictive barrier is engaged and a final activating force is applied to correct the somatic dysfunction

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Exaggeration method

Back 13

An osteopathic treatment strategy by which the dysfunctional component is carried away from the restrictive barrier and beyond the range of voluntary motion to the point of palpably increased tension

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Exaggeration technique

Back 14

An indirect procedure that involves carrying the dysfunctional part away from the restrictive barrier and then applying a high velocity low amplitude force in the same direction

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FOR- facilitated oscillatory release

Back 15

a technique intended to normalize neuromuscular function by applying a manual oscillatory force

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FPR- Facilitated positional release

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a system of indirect myofascial release treatment. The component region of the body is placed in a neutral position diminishing joint and tissue tension in all planes and an activating force (compression or torsion) is applied.

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fascial unwinding

Back 17

A manual technique involving constant feedback to the osteopathic practictioner who moves passively a portion of the patient's body in response to the sensation of motion. Its forces are localized using the sensation of ease and bind over wider regions.

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functional method

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An indirect treatment approach that involves finding the dynamic balance point and one of the following: applying an indirect guiding force, holding the position, or adding compression to exaggerate position and allow for spontaneous readjustment.

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hepatic pump

Back 19

rhythmic compression applied over the liver for purposes of increased blood flow and enhancing bile and lymphatic drainage from the liver

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HVLA; high velocity low amplitude technique

Back 20

an osteopathic technique employing a rapid therapeutic force of brief duration that travels a short distance within the anatomic range of motion of the joint and that engages the restrictive barrier in one or more planes to elicit release of restriction

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Hoover technique

Back 21

A form of functional method

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Indirect method

Back 22

A manipulative technique where the restrictive barrier is disengaged and the dysfunctional body part is moved away from the restrictive barrier until tissue tension is equal in one or all planes and directions

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Inhibitory pressure technique

Back 23

The application of steady pressure to soft tissue to reduce reflex activity and produce relaxation

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Integrated neuromuscular release

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A treatment system in which combined procedures are designed to stretch and reflexly release patterned soft tissue and joint related restrictions.

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LAS; Ligamentous articular strain technique

Back 25

A manipulative technique in which the goal of treatment is to balance the tension in opposing ligaments where there is abnormal tension present

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Lymphatic pump

Back 26

A term used to describe the impact of intrathoracic pressure changes on lymphatic flow

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Mandibular drainage technique

Back 27

soft tissue manipulative technique using passively induced jaw motion to effect increased drainage of middle ear structures via the eustachian tube and lymphatics

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Mesenteric release technique

Back 28

Technique in which tension is taken off of the attachment of the root of the mesentery to the posterior body wall. Simultaneously the abdominal contents are compressed to enhance venous and lymphatic drainage from the bowel

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Muscle energy

Back 29

A form of osteopathic manipulative treatment and diagnosis in which the patient's muscles are actively used on request, from a precisely controlled position, in a specific direction, against a distinctly executed physician counterforce

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MFR- myofascial release technique

Back 30

a system of diagnosis and treatment originally described by Still and his students which engages continual palpatory feedback to achieve release of myofascial tissues

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Myofascial technique

Back 31

Any technique directed at the muscles and fascia

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Myotension

Back 32

A system of diagnosis and treatment that uses muscular contractions and relaxations under resistance of the osteopathic practictioner to relax, strengthen, or stretch muscles or mobilize joints

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OCF; Osteopathy in the cranial field

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A system of diagnosis and treatment by an osteopathic practitioner using the primary respiratory mechanism and balanced membranous tension

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Passive method

Back 34

Based on techniques where the patient refrains from voluntary muscle contraction

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Pedal pump

Back 35

A venous and lymphatic drainage technique applied through the lower extremities. AKA Dalrymple technique or pedal fascial pump

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Percussion vibrator technique

Back 36

A manipulative technique using specific application of mechanical vibratory force to treat somatic dysfunction

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Positional technique

Back 37

A direct technique in which a combination of leverage, patient ventilatory movements, and fulcrum are used to achieve mobilization of the dysfunctional component.

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PINS; Progressive Inhibition of Neuromuscular structures;

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A system of diagnosis and treatment where the osteopathic practitioner locates two related points and sequentially applies inhibitory pressure along a series of related points

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Range of motion technique

Back 39

Active or passive movement of a body part to its anatomic or physiologic limit in any or all planes of motion

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ST - soft tissue

Back 40

A system of diagnosis and treatment directed toward tissues other than skeletal or arthroidal elements

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Soft tissue technique

Back 41

A direct technique that usually involves lateral stretching, linear stretching, deep pressure traction, and/or separation of origin and insertion while monitoring tissue response and motion changes by palpation.

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Spencer technique

Back 42

A series of direct manipulative procedures to prevent or decrease soft tissue restrictions about the shoulder

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Splenic pump technique

Back 43

Rhythmic compression applied over the spleen for the purpose of improving the patient's immune response

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Spontaneous release by positioning

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AKA counterstrain

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Springing technique

Back 45

A low velocity/ moderate amplitude technique where the restrictive barrier is engaged repeatedly to produce an increased freedom of motion

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Still technique

Back 46

Characterized as a specific, nonrepetitive articulatory method that is indirect then direct

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Strain-counterstrain

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An osteopathic system of diagnosis and indirect treatment in which the patient's somatic dysfunction, diagnosed by an associated myofascial tenderpoint, is treated by using passive position, resulting in spontaneous tissue release and at least 70% decrease in tenderness

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Thoracic pump

Back 48

A technique that consists of intermittent compression of the thoracic cage

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thrust technique

Back 49

HVLA

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Toggle technique

Back 50

short lever technique using compression and shearing forces

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Traction technique

Back 51

A procedure of high or low amplitude in which the parts are stretched or separated along a longitudinal axis with continuous or intermittent force

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V-spread

Back 52

Technique using forces transmitted across the diameter of the skull to accomplish sutural gapping

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Ventral techniques

Back 53

ie. visceral manipulation

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VIS- Visceral manipulation

Back 54

a system of diagnosis and treatment directed to the viscera to improve physiologic function. Typically, the viscera are moved toward their facial attachments to improve facial balance.

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Osteopathic medicine (prof)

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A complete system of medical care with a philosophy that combines the needs of the patient with the current practice of medicine, surgery, and obstetrics, that emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function and that has an appreciation of the body's ability to heal itself.”

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Esthesio

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Feeling or sensation

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-centesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate or remove fluid

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-lysis

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freeing, destroying, loosen

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-pexy

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surgical fixation

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-rrhapy

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suture

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-stomy

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formation of an opening

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-tomy

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incision (cutting into tissue)

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-tripsy

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surgical crushing

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-chiro

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hand

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-cele

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hernia

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-ectasia

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dilation

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-emia

Back 67

condition of the blood

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-malacia

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soft/softening

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-oid

Back 69

resembling

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-osis

Back 70

condition

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-penia

Back 71

deficiency

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-ptosis

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prolapse (sagging)

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-rrhage

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excessive bleeding

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-eum

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membrane

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lepso

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seizure

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sclero

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hard

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phaso-

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speech

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dipso

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thirst

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narco

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stupor

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fluoro

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emitting or reflecting light

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tomo

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to cut

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omphalo

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umbilicus

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cachexia

Back 84

Significant loss of appetite

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dyspnea

Back 85

Difficulty breathing

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epistaxis

Back 86

nosebleed

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hemoptysis

Back 87

coughing up blood

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hypesthesia

Back 88

diminished sensation

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icterus

Back 89

Yellowish pimentation of the skin due to increase bilirubin levels

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Paresis

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muscle weakness

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Paresthesia

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Tingling and numbness

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Syncope

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Feeling of lightheadedness

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Tachypnea

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Increased breathing rate