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Question 1 of 4
What do the letters in the TART acronym stand for in somatic dysfunction diagnosis?
Explanation: TART represents tissue texture abnormality, asymmetry, restriction of motion, and tenderness—the four diagnostic pillars of somatic dysfunction.
Question 2 of 4
How do Type II mechanics differ primarily from Type I mechanics in spinal evaluation?
Explanation: Type II mechanics involve single segments where rotation and sidebending occur in opposite directions, unlike group neutral mechanics.
Question 3 of 4
Why is sacral diagnosis critical when evaluating lumbar spine somatic dysfunction?
Explanation: The sacrum serves as the foundational keystone; its alignment directly dictates the compensatory posture of the entire lumbar spine above.
Question 4 of 4
What is the primary purpose of immediate post-treatment reassessment?
Explanation: Reassessment closes the diagnostic loop, ensuring that the intervention successfully eliminated the targeted somatic dysfunction.
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