ACES 3

When we talk about paralyzed dogs, we normally think of small dogs. Otis is proof A that even big dogs can respond to chiropractic care. B big dogs don't respond as well to chiropractic care C paralyzed dogs get better on their own D it is important to continue maintenance care after the problem seen with the initial injury are gone

A that even big dogs can respond to chiropractic care. D it is important to continue maintenance care after the problem seen with the initial injury are gone

Dr. Leach suggests that Pressure Alogometry may be more useful in animal chiropractic than what other measuring device? A Radiographs B MRI C Patient post treatment interviews

A Radiographs B MRI C Patient post treatment interviews

Ace of Spades was fine according to the owner and the chiropractor who was not AVCA certified. The owner was willing to accept the horse as unwilling to do certain things. But she also found that her unrelated issues were becoming a long list. How did this get resolved? A She found an AVCA certified doctor who understood how the nervous system works. B She gave the horse away. C She kept going back to the same chiropractor because he was not as expensive as the AVCA certified doctor. D She had her farrier adjust her horse and after he told her the horse needed to be on steroids she fixed the problem.

A She found an AVCA certified doctor who understood how the nervous system works.

Lady is a good example of A if something can go wrong it will B you can save everything C as long as the owner is willing to do routine chiropractic care their animal will get better

A if something can go wrong it will

Sensory information reaches the sensory cortex via the brain stem. Much of the sensory information comes from the internal organs. This indicates that the goal of the parasympathetic system is to A keep energy close to the core of the animal. B act quickly to avoid danger. C engage in acts of violence in order to protect the animal.

A keep energy close to the core of the animal.

Hyperreflexia in the rear leg is due to A loss of extensor inhibition B loss of flexor inhibition C loss of extensor excitation D toxicity

A loss of extensor inhibition

Dogs use their autonomic nervous system to help them A mark their territory. B run from predators. C eat.

A mark their territory.

Protein supplementation A may be anabolic. B may be catatonic. C may lead to diarrhea. D is never a good idea.

A may be anabolic.

Measurement of spinal stiffness with tools like the PulStar also can be A measuring muscle tension. B measuring joint inflammation. C measuring blood flow.

A measuring muscle tension. B measuring joint inflammation.

The expulsion phase of the bladder, with contraction of the smooth muscle in the bladder wall and relaxation of the internal sphincter is controlled by A the autonomic system. B the somatic system. C the system is voluntary.

A the autonomic system.

Chiropractic adjustments are warranted in cases of colic in horses because A the nervous system can be reset to allow for normal borborigamy of the intestine. B It helps to remove the contents of the stomach. C it allows the horse to vomit.

A the nervous system can be reset to allow for normal borborigamy of the intestine.

It is a good idea to speak to any group that has members because A they might have animals or know someone that does B it is good practice to speak in front of all types of people C they could call the board and report you D it is what Dr. Amy would want you to do.

A they might have animals or know someone that does B it is good practice to speak in front of all types of people

Oscar D's owner chose to quit the drugs because they weren't working. This is A outside of the scope of chiropractic care B well within the rights of the owner C something the animal chiropractor should discourage D something the animal chiropractor should encourage

A outside of the scope of chiropractic care B well within the rights of the owner

Range of motion studies done on students helped to A prove that adjustments on the same side as the restriction of motion improved motion. B prove that students are pain free no matter what you do to them. C prove that measurement of motion palpation, and range of motion are not valid forms of assessment in segmental lesions.

A prove that adjustments on the same side as the restriction of motion improved motion.

Pippen's unusual reaction when he turned his head would be considered a A severe hyperesthesia reaction. B reaction due to chronically irritated dorsal nerve roots. C drama queen reaction. D problem with parasites.

A severe hyperesthesia reaction. B reaction due to chronically irritated dorsal nerve roots.

Damage to which nerve will cause a hopping gait A) Tibial B) Obturator C) Femoral D) Accessory

B) Obturator

OCD stands for A) Only Chiropractors Dare B) Osteochondrondritis Dissecans C) Oreo Chocolate Desert D) Old Chiropractors Deserve it

B) Osteochondrondritis Dissecans

Innervation of the hamstring muscles comes from what nerve? A) Femoral B) Sciatic C) Peroneal D) Perctotal

B) Sciatic

An animal is noticeably worse at a trot vs a walk. A) The lesion is probably above the knee or stifle B) The lesion is probably below the knee or stifle

B) The lesion is probably below the knee or stifle

Which of these muscles is both an extensor and a flexor? A) Biceps brachii B) Ulnaris lateralis C) Flexor carpi ulnaris D) Deep digital extensor

B) Ulnaris lateralis C) Flexor carpi ulnaris

Odds are that an animal with uneven teeth wear will have... A) Great posture B) Uneven posture C) There is no way of telling D) A good chance of winning the Kentucky derby.

B) Uneven posture

You are walking through a barn and notice a horse with swelling on the elbow. The owner tells you that is normal for the horse, you won't be looking at the horse because it doesn't need chiropractic care. A) You agree, the swelling is probably cancer and the horse will die. B) You disagree, the swelling is probably a shoe boil and could be helped with chiropractic care C) You agree, the swelling is probably cancer and the horse will die but will feel good doing it. D) You agree, the swelling is probably a shoe boil and could not be helped with chiropractic care

B) You disagree, the swelling is probably a shoe boil and could be helped with chiropractic care

The humerus is A) a straight bone in the lower arm B) a slightly twisted bone in the upper arm C) a tasty Mediterranean treat D) a straight in the upper arm

B) a slightly twisted bone in the upper arm

A splint bone in the dog is A) normally non weight bearing B) an orthopedic condition C) a vestigial remnant of the 7th metacarpal D) commonly called the os incorrecto bone.

B) an orthopedic condition

Which of the following is correct about sciatic nerve damage? A) animal will not be able to stand B) animal will be unable to flex or extend tarsus C) animal will walk on knuckled digits D) animal will have hyperreflexia of the withdrawal reflex on affected leg.

B) animal will be unable to flex or extend tarsus C) animal will walk on knuckled digits

Osslets... A) are a wild animal in the cat family B) are an occupational hazard of young horses in training C) involve the elbow joint D) involve the coffin joint

B) are an occupational hazard of young horses in training

The best way to prevent sole bruises is A) thick horse shoes B) barefoot trim C) pads between the shoe and sole D) pick up all the rocks

B) barefoot trim

The coffin bone is A) shaped like a coffin B) crescent shaped C) fully formed at birth D) non weight bearing

B) crescent shaped

Contracted heels are A) a normal occurrence in modern horses. B) due to no pressure on the frog C) can not be improved with proper foot care D) like small feet in humans, genetically predisposed

B) due to no pressure on the frog

A plexus is a bundle of nerves that A) are all worried like your mother when you come home late. B) exchange fibers and innervate the extremities. C) plate of fiber similar to glass but less strong.

B) exchange fibers and innervate the extremities.

Generally speaking, any nerve that is listed as being superficial, like the muscles that are also listed in this manner, with regard to the foot, are muscles or nerves that insert or end at the metacarpals. A) true B) false

B) false

A good goal for an animal's body is to... A) end up as somebody's lunch B) interact with gravity as efficiently as possible C) develop a poor immune system D) lay quietly for hours at a time

B) interact with gravity as efficiently as possible

Long toe nails... A) are strictly annoying and should be trimmed B) send abherent information to the brain of the animal C) actually make the animal stronger D) weaken the joints and change the angles of the stifles

B) send abherent information to the brain of the animal D) weaken the joints and change the angles of the stifles

The coronoid process is found on the A) the proximal end of the equine scapula B) the distal end of the equine scapula C) the proximal end of the canine scapula D) the distal end of the canine scapula

B) the distal end of the equine scapula

In a horse with an upward fixated patella, it is A) the upward movement of the patella that is abnormal. B) the inability to unlock that is abnormal C) a waste of time to try and adjust these animals D) a good idea to adjust these animals as the muscles may be weak due to improper nerve control and they will get stronger

B) the inability to unlock that is abnormal D) a good idea to adjust these animals as the muscles may be weak due to improper nerve control and they will get stronger

If your dog has long toe nails, it is interfering with the A) the caudal cutaneous sural nerve B) the medial and lateral plantar nerves C) the superficial peroneal nerve

B) the medial and lateral plantar nerves

Your client's horse has a sequestreum. This means A) they are in quarantine for 6 weeks B) they had a periosteal injury some time in the previous 6 months. C) are probably going to die from the cancer. D) you shouldn't adjust the horse anymore, because you might get sick.

B) they had a periosteal injury some time in the previous 6 months.

Poor posture in an animal means A) they will be able to move great B) they will have difficulty moving C) there is no way to tell how an animal will move watching it stand

B) they will have difficulty moving

Animals with arthritis A) will not benefit from chiropractic care. B) will benefit from chiropractic care

B) will benefit from chiropractic care

You are brought a patient that is unable to bear weight in the rear end and has no patellar reflex. Which nerve is probably damaged? A) Sciatic B) Tibial C) Obturator D) Femoral

D) Femoral

Everyone has a different opinion as to whether it is a front end or rear end issue. What is a definitive way to help differentiate the end. A) Bone scan B) Orthopedic flexion tests C) Change surface D) Go up and down hill

D) Go up and down hill

Tess was a dog at the mercy of her environment. How did that environment affect Tess? A She lived in a toxic waste dump. B Her owner never took her out to play. C Her routine schedule of play and exercise was altered by the stresses in her owner's life, resulting in an injury. D The injury she had was life threatening which caused her owner to be emotional.

C Her routine schedule of play and exercise was altered by the stresses in her owner's life, resulting in an injury.

There are a couple of anmals in this case study that we haven't talked about. How would you determine the LOC for the SI joint? A Use either the one for horse or the dog, it doesn't matter. B The LOC for the SI joint will be a line from the tuber ischium to the tuber coxae. C The LOC for the SI joint will be a line from the tuber sacrale to the tuber coxae. D Call Dr. O. PS he will just tell you to choose one of the other answers.

C The LOC for the SI joint will be a line from the tuber sacrale to the tuber coxae.

Tall heels in the horse A are better than short heels. B are not a problem for the horse. C can cause heel pain and may indicate a clubbed foot.

C can cause heel pain and may indicate a clubbed foot.

In order to show the owner Monte couldn't turn we used A a chicken leg B doggie treats from Harley's treat bag C doggie drool all over Dr. O's pants D Dr. Amy's voice

C doggie drool all over Dr. O's pants

Higher fat diets benefit dogs that run A to the couch. B short races. C endurance races. D from strangers.

C endurance races.

Underwater treadmills are just a gimmick

False

When animal chiropractors adjust animal patients they can easily avoid treating the systemic issues these animals are having.

False

Hypothyroidism, even subclinical may hinder healing

True

In our animal patients, measurement of testable variables is important in order to be accepted by veterinary medicine.

True

Mrs. B is an example that age is not a disease.

True

Nerve interference must be removed in order to obtain the maximum benefit from rehabilitation modalities.

True

Optimum nutrition will train the cells to perform at the top level so that the body can obtain its goal.

True

Over 12,000 chiropractors were jailed, collectively, over 15,000 times in the first thirty years of the twentieth century for allegedly practicing medicine without a license, resulting in 3,300 convictions, even though chiropractors never used drugs or surgery.

True

Ramps include 1 or more teeth, hooks just 1 tooth.

True

Stress alters posture negatively, posture alters movement. A) True B) False

True

The benefit of published research articles and case studies is that it helps clients understand what to expect from treatment.

True

The parasympathetic nervous system is oriented around several cranial nerves, including III, VII, and IX as well as the sacrum.

True

The white steer is an example of why you shouldn't spend the money until after the adjustment.

True

There is a good chance that the PI on the radiograph was present before the torn ACL.

True

Very small abnormal incisor wear patterns (such as smiles, frowns or slants) can have a significant impact on the horse's ability to effectively process its food.

True

You should only adjust animals in the states that you hold a professional license in.

True

Should Cleo continue to get chiropractic adjustments?

Yes

The Medical Profession and the American Medical Association were welcoming to alternative non traditional health care professionals, be they osteopaths, dentists, or chiropractors.

false

Walking in deep sand or snow is hard on an arthritic animal.

false

When a jury found D.D. Palmer guilty of practicing medicine without a license, he was sent to jail as he did not have enough money to pay his fine.

false

The Golden Retriever Daisy A was not helped by chiropractic as evidenced by the continued choppy gait. B was helped by chiropractic even though the choppy gait never improved.

was helped by chiropractic even though the choppy gait never improved.

List these joints from the largest range of motion to the least. 1. Elbow 2. Antebrachialcarpal joint 3. Intercarpal joint 4. Carpometacarpal joint.

1Elbow 2Antebrachialcarpal joint 3Intercarpal joint 4Carpometacarpal joint

Where can you get marketing materials for your animal chiropractic practice? A AVCA B www.hyhh.tv C AVMA D ACA

A AVCA B www.hyhh.tv

Which animals have better accommodation? A Dogs B Cats C Horses D Cows

A Dogs B Cats

The irony of Gandalph's situation was that his owner understands, from a human perspective, what his troubles were. Often the biomechanics of our animal patients are similar to those of humans, but somewhere along the line we humans began to think of them like machines. Why? A His owner was a dentist. B His owner was a chiropractor. C His owner was a farrier. D His owner was a chiropractitioner. E His owner was a cobbler.

A His owner was a dentist.

Which of the following is not a goal of rehabilitation A Increase pain and inflammation B Improve range of motion C Increase strength D Improve coordination E Decrease proprioception

A Increase pain and inflammation E Decrease proprioception

Which of the following are important parts of animal chiropractic as far as career longevity in a performance animal.Kee A Keeping free from illness or sickness B Minimize structural damage C Maximize performance decline D Lack of overall health

A Keeping free from illness or sickness B Minimize structural damage

Hooks cause a restriction in the ____________ movement of the jaw. A anterior - posterior B front to back C open and close D internal rotation

A anterior - posterior B front to back

The sciatic nerve innervates the hip rotators including but not limited to A the gemeli B the internal obturator C the quadratus lumborum D the biceps brachii

A the gemeli B the internal obturator

Which digit is considered the dew claw in the canine? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5

A) 1

The frog of the hoof is A) 50% water B) should contact the ground C) makes noise in the trees D) should never be trimmed

A) 50% water B) should contact the ground

Your best friend has a golden retriever female that was spayed when she was 2 years old. The dog has developed a hot spot on the right medial thigh area every summer since the spay surgery. The friend says this has always been this way and there is nothing they can do about it. You adjust the dog as a favor and the hot spot resolves and never comes back. What did you adjust? A) L4,5,and 6 posterior right B) L2,3,and 4 posterior left C) L5,6, and 7 posterior left D)L7 and S1 posterior

A) L4,5,and 6 posterior right

What two nerves both innervate the deep digital flexor muscle? A) Median and ulnar. B) Radial and ulnar. C) Radial and subscapular.

A) Median and ulnar.

Eating requires A) Muscles of mastication B) Muscles of mobilization C) Muscles of stabilization D) Muscles of monk

A) Muscles of mastication B) Muscles of mobilization C) Muscles of stabilization

What is the first thing to do when beginning a gait analysis on an animal A) Observe it at rest B) Observe it walking right to left C) Observe it walking away and towards you D) Grab an adult beverage

A) Observe it at rest

This muscle spans the distance between the radius and ulna. A) Pronator quadratus B) Terres major C) Quadratus lumborum D) Deep digital flexor muscle

A) Pronator quadratus

A subluxation could be considered a mild sprain. A) True B) False

A) True

Acute Laminitis is a true medical emergency. A) True B) False

A) True

the median and ulnar nerves travel together the entire distance from the spine to the digit. A) false B) true

A) false

The digital cushion can best be described as A) fatty tissue and blood vessels B) a support for the foot C) made of rubber D) a high tech napping device

A) fatty tissue and blood vessels

The ischiatic nerve is also called A) the rotator nerve B) the pronator nerve C) the flexor nerve

A) the rotator nerve

The subscapular nerve passes the cranial aspect of the neck of the scapula and appears on the lateral surface of the scapula. It innervates A) the subscapular muscles. B) the pronator teres. C) the biceps femoris.

A) the subscapular muscles.

Key to being able to using your eyes in watching animals move is A) to be able to isolate on one part and block out the surroundings. B) to be drunk C) practice, practice, practice D) try to watch everything at once.

A) to be able to isolate on one part and block out the surroundings C) practice, practice, practice

The function of the extensor pollicus longus is A) to extend digit 1 and 2 B) to extend the dew claw C) to extend digits 2 and 3 D) to extend digits 4 and 5

A) to extend digit 1 and 2 B) to extend the dew claw

When observing an animal move you should watch them in which gait? A) walk B) trot C) canter D) pace

A) walk B) trot

Which of the following are false when considering the teeth of a horse? A. They have short crowned teeth. B. The crown has exposed enamel, cementum, dentin and pulp chambers run throughout. C. They have enamel ridges throughout D. They grind their food in a pounding motion. E. They have long crowned teeth.

A. They have short crowned teeth D. They grind their food in a pounding motion.

When is a good time to advertise animal chiropractic? A Only on first visit. B 24/7/365 C Only after you meet someone's animal. D It would be considered unethical to advertise.

B 24/7/365

Why is it important to watch a dog shake? A It makes you look interested to the owner. B A shake is a reset for the body and indicates to the chiropractic that all interferences have been removed. C it is a useless diagnostic test taught in school never to be used again. D It can tell the astute chiropractor where there is a subluxation

B A shake is a reset for the body and indicates to the chiropractic that all interferences have been removed. D It can tell the astute chiropractor where there is a subluxation

Dosa had symptoms that lead us to determine the root of her continued lameness issues. How were those symptoms related? A Some of the symptoms were behavioral and some were mechanical. They were not related. B All of the behaviors and other symptoms were primitive reflexes that she had retained since birth. C Her symptoms were because of a traumatic event that resulted in formation of a tumor. D Her owner was so upset over the many unrelated problems that she did not pursue diagnosis.

B All of the behaviors and other symptoms were primitive reflexes that she had retained since birth.

What does AVCA stand for? A All Vets Can't Adjust B American Veterinary Chiropractic Association C Any Vet Can Adjust D Association of Veterinary Chiropractic Adjusters

B American Veterinary Chiropractic Association

Why should all young animals be adjusted? A Get them addicted to chiropractic care at an early age. B Birth is the most traumatic experience that all living creatures have endured. C BJ and DD said so D It gives you a chance to pick a new puppy.

B Birth is the most traumatic experience that all living creatures have endured.

How would you differentiate between a brachial plexus injury and Sweeney? A Sweeney would have neurologic issues with the leg. Brachial plexus injuries would have normal peripheral reflexes. B Brachial plexus injury would have neurologic issues with the leg. Sweeney would have normal peripheral reflexes. C Sweeney would have atrophy of the muscles of the scapula, brachial plexus injuries would not. D Brachial plexus injuries would have atrophy of the muscles of the scapula, sweeney would not.

B Brachial plexus injury would have neurologic issues with the leg. Sweeney would have normal peripheral reflexes.

How can you determine if the problem is soft tissue? A Change the incline B Change the surface type C Soft absorbable sand D Concrete

B Change the surface type C Soft absorbable sand

In Harley's case, the problem was obvious. The most important areas for balance and movement in the animal include the area where he was having trouble. Of the three listed below, which was his area of subluxation? A Back B Jaw C Feet

B Jaw

Who battled Gatorade and is keeping up? A 5 hr energy B Vitamin Water C Aquafina D Nobody

B Vitamin Water

Why is it a good idea to adjust pigs and cattle? A 4H kids have a lot of money B Young kids usually own 4H and FFA projects and you can get them addicted to chiropractic for animals at an early age C It is a way to help keep our food supply safe from drugs and antibiotics D its fun

C It is a way to help keep our food supply safe from drugs and antibiotics

The Bulldog Max should A not have been adjusted, there were no radiographs and he was running a fever. B not have been adjusted, his fever of unknown orgin was not musculoskeletal C have been adjusted and makes a great statement for the value of chiropractic care in the restoration of health.

C have been adjusted and makes a great statement for the value of chiropractic care in the restoration of health

The mini's were included because A the LOC changes depending on the size of the animal. B the SCP changes depending on the size of the animal. C the CP changes depending on the size of the animal. D so that everyone would want to go out and buy one.

C the CP changes depending on the size of the animal.

The best way begin working with protection dogs is A to find one owner who already believes in chiropractic care. B to explain that bite work is dangerous and that you can help the dogs. C to learn how the sport is using the three (drives) modes of participation to train their dogs and learn how to show that chiropractic care can extend the sporting life of the dog.

C to learn how the sport is using the three (drives) modes of participation to train their dogs and learn how to show that chiropractic care can extend the sporting life of the dog.

What is the benefit of "space-jam" technology? A) It is portable B) It is economical C) It allows 3D animation D) It allows immediate feedback

C) It allows 3D animation

What is a synsarcosis A) Type of cancer B) Type of osseous joint C) Type of non osseous joint D) Inflammation caused by indiscriminate encounters

C) Type of non osseous joint

When looking at footprints in the sand A) it is impossible to tell anything about movement. B) a horse should make 4 footprints with every stride C) a horse should make 2 footprints with every stride

C) a horse should make 2 footprints with every stride

As the dog walks away from you you notice that the left side of the hip is smaller than the right. The dog has had some issues with luxating patellas in the past. What should you do? A) refer the dog for surgery because of patella issue B) adjust the dog because the weakness in the biceps femoris is chronic C) adjust the dog and then send it for surgery if it doen't get better after three treatments

C) adjust the dog and then send it for surgery if it doen't get better after three treatments

An animal that is worse going uphill on hard ground probably has a problem A) in the bony tissues of the front end B) in the soft tissues of the front end C) in the bony tissues of the back end D) in the soft tissues of the back end

C) in the bony tissues of the back end

Lameness is worse when going downhill in soft ground, the problem is probablyy A) in the bony tissues of the front end B) in the bony tissues of the rear end C) in the soft tissues of the front end D) in the soft tissues of the rear end

C) in the soft tissues of the front end

Sole callous is a portion of the sole that A) Is located at the heels of the foot. B) keeps the horse from feeling bad when it makes a mistake. C) protects the coffin bone D) should be trimmed each time the horse is trimmed.

C) protects the coffin bone

A horse owner brings you a horse that is having lameness issues. His veterinarian can't find the cause and suggested he bring the horse to you. You look at the horse's feet and immediately spot the problem. A) the problem is in the shoulder of the horse. B) the problem is back pain. C) the problem is in the feet and it is causing shoulder and back pain.

C) the problem is in the feet and it is causing shoulder and back pain.

The heels of the hoof in an unshod foot A. expand in order to pump blood up the limb. B. expand when they touch the ground. C. only expand when on hard ground.

C. only expand when on hard ground.

In 1913, the first state to license the practice of Chiropractic was: A Wisconsin B New York C South Carolina D Kansas E None of the Above

D Kansas

The femoral nerve A) innervates the tensor fascial latae B) innervates the quadriceps muscle group C) innervates the stifle joint capsule D) all of these look like they might be true

D) all of these look like they might be true

Which of the following is not important in formulating a rehabilitation program for an animal? A Correct diagnosis B Owner's ideal goal C Amount of current disability D Diet of the animal E Color of the animal

E Color of the animal

In our animal patients the use of xray as a pre and post treatment evaluation is limited by A the methods in which radiographs are taken. B the positional problems as in humans which make treatment either exaggerated or reduced improvement. C the need to take standing, conscious animal films. D repeatable technique on each film. E all of these answers appear to be correct.

E all of these answers appear to be correct.

All experts agree on the correct way to approximate a horse's age by looking at their teeth.

False

D.D. Palmer and his son B.J. Palmer were both arrested for practicing medicine without a license and their trials changed the course of the history of Chiropractic.

False

Since it takes 10 times more energy to heal than it does to live you need to make sure and increase the carbohydrates to an animal confined to stall/cage rest for healing.

False

Skull shape has no influence on movement A) True B) False

False

Stretching has no importance in prevention of further injuries.

False

There are numerous follow up studies done by chiropractors on the validity of the spinal manipulation and its various factors.

False

The owner felt that Gypsy was doing better when she was standing still not moving than when she was circling. Was this a proper assessment?

No

One of your patients has an animal that has been diagnosed with OCD of the elbow. What would you recommend? A Just a change in diet should do the trick B Surgery, and change diet. First recommend they get the shoulders radiographed as that is a more likely place to have OCD. C Surgery, and change diet. First recommend they get the metacarpals radiographed as that is a more likely place to have OCD. D Nothing, the cartilage flap will usually reattach

Surgery, and change diet. First recommend they get the shoulders radiographed as that is a more likely place to have OCD.

B & S is a good example of how chiropractic can help improve our food supply.

True

Balanced riding and balanced dental care are related.

True

Chiropractors that were arrested often had their Chiropractic tables impounded into evidence and brought to the jailhouse. Thus, the jailed Chiropractor was often adjusting his patients when they came to visit him, and also adjusting other prisoners and prison guards.

True

Coughing is almost entirely dependent upon somatic function, but is coordinated using the autonomic nervous system.

True

Cox 2 Inhibitors may actually be detrimental at certain stages in the rehabilitation program.

True

Dr. Shegatoaro Morikubo was a Japanese Chiropractor practicing in La Crosse Wisconsin who was arrested for practicing medicine, surgery, and osteopathy without a license.

True

Herbal energy shots for dogs make competitive sense.

True

Horses in stalls take fewer bites than horses on pasture.

True

Did chiropractic make Chuck feel better?

Yes

A horse that has proper movement of its jaw, a good diet and plenty of exercise will never need his teeth floated.

false

Any web site that advertises animal chiropractic is a good web site.

false

Ball play has no place in the rehabilitation of a dog since it is too erratic.

false

Inclines and declines work the same muscles. Therefore they should always be done at the same speed.

false

Quadruped rehabilitation equipment is very specialized, price prohibitive and is usually only found in special centers

false

Stress is always bad

false

Diet can be a powerful antiinflammatory, immune stimulating drug that can help a lot of animals with disease.

true

Morris Fishbein, Secretary of the American Medical Association, and editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association waged a 50 year campaign of vitriolic propaganda against Chiropractic using both professional and popular media.

true

The radial nerve of the dog has branches that innervate the dorsal surface of the paw.

true

he American Medical Association proclaims themselves to speak for the Medical Profession, when in reality they are a trade organization, similar to a union, whose primary purpose is to curtail competition so as to maximize business for their members.

true

When animals cough they can also A eat grass. B run. C pass gas out their rectums.

. C pass gas out their rectums.

Why is it important to be able to measure progress in an animal's rehabilitation. A Owner's forget how bad the patient was when they started B So that you can write an article in a journal and become famous C So that the animal can see that they are doing better D To make you feel good about what you do

A Owner's forget how bad the patient was when they started

There are three legs in quadruped performance. They do not include A Owner's wallet B Body condition C Body soundness D Drive to perform

A Owner's wallet

Passive ROM does all but A Prevents muscle atrophy B Reduces pain C Maintains mobility D Prevents soft tissue adaptive shortening

A Prevents muscle atrophy

Where does vibrational therapy work. A Mechanorecptors of the neck B Meissner's corpusles C Nosiocepters in the spine D Auditory labyrinth

A Mechanorecptors of the neck

Is there any sense in arguing with the White's about their decision on their mare? A No B Yes, chiropractic could have let them ride the mare and made her feel better as well

A No

Harley P was a case similar to the saying, "The cobblers kids don't have shoes." How was it similar; how was it different? A Often the cobbler is so busy making shoes for others he can't make shoes for his kids; sometimes the cobbler doesn't understand why his kids need shoes too. B Often professionals consider that they are exempt from the same needs of all people. C Dogs that belong to cobblers would never get chiropractic. D The dog needed his toe nails trimmed.

A Often the cobbler is so busy making shoes for others he can't make shoes for his kids; sometimes the cobbler doesn't understand why his kids need shoes too. B Often professionals consider that they are exempt from the same needs of all people.

Longevity is not a free ride for most animals. Making visits to the emergency room can be very expensive. Chiropractic care is often less expensive. How did BG benefit from chiropractic care and what happened when she missed an appointment? A She was miraculously healed with chiropractic but ended up being euthanized because transneural degeneration caught up with her when she missed appointments. B The owners brought her religiously for care until they ran out of money and then took her to the emergency room. C Chiropractic care doesn't do much for older dogs like BG.

A She was miraculously healed with chiropractic but ended up being euthanized because transneural degeneration caught up with her when she missed appointments.

Why is it so important in a case like Oreo to have good records? A The insurance companies may or may not pay depending on what you record B There is already litigation involved, no reason to stir up more C any dog with a history of surgery is a chiropractic nightmare D Schnauzers can bite and you need to document it.

A The insurance companies may or may not pay depending on what you record B There is already litigation involved, no reason to stir up more

How does doing a neurological exam help the owners to understand the level of their animal's problems? In the case of Zeeck, the owner was certain the horse was doing much better, and that he himself was fine. A The neuro exam helps to illustrate how far from normal the animal is. Sometimes owners are somewhat removed from reality, like the bathtub in his mother's house where he slept each night. B Most owners will not understand the neurological exam so it is pointless to perform one. C The neuro exam helps to show how much you as the doctor know about the animal and that you are very smart. D The neuro exam encourages owners to ask more questions.

A The neuro exam helps to illustrate how far from normal the animal is. Sometimes owners are somewhat removed from reality, like the bathtub in his mother's house where he slept each night.

In Jonquelle's case the lack of collection probably came from A The stiffness in the lumbar region B A poor rider C Lack of flexion in the upper poll D Bad breeding

A The stiffness in the lumbar region

How would you explain the fact that most hunter / jumpers have low cervical issues? A These horses undergo forces similar to those seen in rear end collisions in humans. B Bad riding technique C Standing in stalls all day is hard on the nervous system D It takes every bone for the horse to move.

A These horses undergo forces similar to those seen in rear end collisions in humans.

Max the goat's subluxation was due to A Trauma B Toxins C Stress

A Trauma

When you adjust large breed dogs that have been compromised it is best to also caution owners about their diet. Why? A Vagal tone will change and the environment of the stomach may become a problem. B The dogs are harder to handle so the owner needs to bring their own help. C Diet is not a part of the chiropractic adjustment.

A Vagal tone will change and the environment of the stomach may become a problem.

The signs of dental problems may be incorrectly treated as A a sore back B saddle fit issues C poor diet D lameness

A a sore back B saddle fit issues C poor diet D lameness

Putting a paralyzed dog in a wheeled cart A acts like a splint for the spine allowing the animal to hold its adjustments better. B decreases the physiological health of the animal. C is a cruel thing to do. D is more fun for the owner than the dog.

A acts like a splint for the spine allowing the animal to hold its adjustments better.

An unbalanced mouth may cause A an inability to use the hind end correctly. B a balanced ride C dropping of food D inability to respond to cues correcly

A an inability to use the hind end correctly. C dropping of food D inability to respond to cues correcly

Gut movement is controlled by the A autonomic nervous system B somatic nervous system

A autonomic nervous system

The reason that a flashlight works as a passive rehabilitation tool is A based on embryology B based on punishment C based on the theory of tensegrity D based on the theory that if you give the owner something to do they will quit calling

A based on embryology

In the section on Physics of Spinal Adjustments Dr. Leach details one study that measures the discharge in muscle spindle cells before and after adjustment. This study was done on ______ and found that impulse at the time of adjustment _____________. A cats; increased exponentially. B rats; decreased a little. C mice; increased moderately. D dogs; decreased exponentially.

A cats; increased exponentially.

Sissy is a good example that A chiropractic works. B most of these Dachshunds get better if you give the drugs enough time to kick in. C lack of education is a problem in the animal world.

A chiropractic works. C lack of education is a problem in the animal world.

Written records with pictures are good for the owner's because they can see where you treated their animal. One problem is that the paper doesn't show A ease of adjustment B improvement of clinical symptoms with multiple adjustments C what was done last time

A ease of adjustment B improvement of clinical symptoms with multiple adjustments

Star is proof that A even occasional chiropractic care is better than none B every owner will see the benefits of regular chiropractic care C most animal owners are happy with the status quo D all animal owner's are hypochondriacs

A even occasional chiropractic care is better than none C most animal owners are happy with the status quo

Measurements of correlation between clinical outcomes and reduction of spinal stiffness help to A explain how chiropractic aids the body. B make chiropractic more believable. C keep chiropractor out of jail.

A explain how chiropractic aids the body. B make chiropractic more believable.

Cayman should A have continued to receive chiropractic care until the owner said no. B have not gotten chiropractic care, it was cruel. C provides ethical questions that are not in most chiropractors philosophy D should have been euthanized as soon as she couldn't get up.

A have continued to receive chiropractic care until the owner said no. C provides ethical questions that are not in most chiropractors philosophy

The term clunial means A having to do with the lateral thigh. B being inside a large cavern. C being under the femoral bone. D being attached to the stifle.

A having to do with the lateral thigh.

Your next patient is a young thoroughbred gelding. He is just beginning to school over fences. You have adjusted him in the past but this June you notice he has scratch marks on the top of his chest. You ask the owner and she says he just started rubbing there but her vet said it was probably the no-see-ums causing an allergy. Where will you adjust this horse to help the itching and why? A) Adjust C5/C6 which have been subluxated due to the whiplash effect of jumping where the subclavicularis nerve exits. B) T2/T3 where the intercostobrachial nerve from the brachial plexus arises. this nerve has been irritated from the saddle and is causing the skin of the chest to be irritated. C) Atlas superior on the left because the owner is left handed and she has put too much pressure on this side of the bit. D) You just spray the horse for bugs and adjust as usual.

A) Adjust C5/C6 which have been subluxated due to the whiplash effect of jumping where the subclavicularis nerve exits.

You are called to see a horse that has developed upward fixation of the stifle on the right side. Which muscle is so weak that it allows for fixation of the patella at the level of the stifle? A) Biceps femoris B) Biceps brachii C) Quadriceps muscle

A) Biceps femoris

Which of the following are paired correctly? A) Bog Spavin - no pain or heat B) Blood Spavin - medial side of leg C) Spavin - swelling of knee D) John Spavin - swelling of hock fluid

A) Bog Spavin - no pain or heat B) Blood Spavin - medial side of leg

How would you tell the issue is in the front end? A) Change the incline B) Walk the animal uphill C) Walk the animal downhill D) Change the surface area

A) Change the incline

How would you tell the issue is in the front end? A) Change the incline B) Walk the animal uphill C) Walk the animal downhill D) Change the surface area

A) Change the incline. C) Walk the animal downhill

Which of the following are correctly paired? A) Coffin Bone - P3 B) Long Pastern Bone - 3rd Metacarpal C) Short Pastern - P2 D) Cannon Bone - P1

A) Coffin Bone - P3 C) Short Pastern - P2

Which of the following are correct concerning brachial plexus injury. A) Complete avulsion may result in Horner's syndrome B) C8 - T1 avulsion will be able to bear weight C) C8 - T1 avulsion will cause a dropped elbow D) C6 - C7 avulsion will be unable to bear weight E) C6 - C7 avulsion with cause hyperflexion of the elbow

A) Complete avulsion may result in Horner's syndrome C) C8 - T1 avulsion will cause a dropped elbow

What is the first step in analyzing gait? A) Determining that there is a variation. B) Determine where the variation occurs. C) Watching the animal run. D) Watching the animal eat.

A) Determining that there is a variation.

What shapes the hoof of the horse? A) Domestic horses' feet are shaped by trimming, what we feed them, how we house them. B) Horse's feet are shaped by nature only. C) Horses would have strange feet if we didn't trim them.

A) Domestic horses' feet are shaped by trimming, what we feed them, how we house them.

The passive stay apparatus of the pelvic limb in the horse is not working well, the horse has developed upward fixation of the patella on the right side. In addition to this the skin over the stifle is flaky and appears to be losing hair. What main nerve is responsible for this problem? A) Femoral B) Sciatic C) Obturator

A) Femoral

How do you define the patella? A) It is the sesamoid of the quadraceps B) It is the bone that is needed for the leg C) It is like a pallet but spelled differently

A) It is the sesamoid of the quadraceps

Which of the following are correctly paired? A) Knee - Carpal Joints B) Coffin Joint - P2/P3 C) Fetlock Joint - P1/P2 D) Pastern Joint - Metacarpal/P1

A) Knee - Carpal Joints B) Coffin Joint - P2/P3

You are called out to look at a horse for a client. She is sure the horse is having right limb lameness issues but she can't find where it is sore. As she walks it down the aisle of the cement floored barn you hear the rhythm of the hoof beats. You look up at the horse just as it nears you and you hear the decided clip, clip, clip, CLOMP as the left hind limb meets the cement. Which muscle weakness are you planning to look at? A) Semitendinosus on the left B) Semimembranosus on the right C) Infraspinatus in the right front leg D) Semitendinosus on the right side

A) Semitendinosus on the left

The axillary nerve innervates the muscles arising proximally along the caudal margin of the scapula. Which of the following is included in this group? A) Teres major B) Semispinalis C) Supraspinatus

A) Teres major

The region along the horse's topline, under the saddle, is flaking and pealing from T4 to T7. The owner just got a new saddle pad and she thinks this might be the cause. You have never been able to get this owner to use her mounting block all the time and so you adjust the horse and ask her to keep an eye on the skin, which resolves in a week (after she changes the kind of soap with which she washes her saddle pad.) What nerves were affected? A) The dorsal branches of the thoracic spinal nerves T4 to 7. B) The axilliary nerve. C) The supraclavicular nerve and the subscapular nerve. D) None, it was the blanket.

A) The dorsal branches of the thoracic spinal nerves T4 to 7.

A client calls because you adjusted her horse a couple days ago but ever since then the horse has been rubbing her hind end relentlessly on a small tree in her pasture. What do you tell the owner? A) The horse has developed hyperesthesia as a result of the cutaneous innervation to her rump that she couldn't feel prior to adjusting L1/2. B) The horse must have gotten into some ants since the adjustment and it now irritated. C) the mare is probably in heat and it will go away soon. D) You tell the owner that your adjustment at S1/S2 must have opened up some nerves and that you will be right out to undo this problem.

A) The horse has developed hyperesthesia as a result of the cutaneous innervation to her rump that she couldn't feel prior to adjusting L1/2.

What is the biggest difference between the tendons of insertion in the dog and the horse? A) The horse has singular tendons of insertion B) Dogs have plural tendons of insertions C) The tendons of insertion are similar in both the horse and dog

A) The horse has singular tendons of insertion B) Dogs have plural tendons of insertions

A cream color poodle comes to see you and the owner mentions that the dog is constantly licking its front legs. You note that the hair from the carpus distally is red from the licking. Which spinal segments do you need to address? A) The radial nerve at C7 to T2. B) The median nerve at C8 to T2. C) The ulnar nerve at C8 to T2

A) The radial nerve at C7 to T2.

Duckett's dot is the center of rotation. A) True B) False

A) True

Laminitis, Coronitis and Founder are all symptoms of systemic malfunction and are not the primary problem. A) True B) False

A) True

Primary cause of arthritis in the horse is an unbalanced foot. A) True B) False

A) True

The nerve supply to the caudomedial forearm muscles is the median and ulnar nerves A) True B) False

A) True

when the calcaneal tendon becomes inflamed, what is it called? A) a capped hock. B) an inflamed cal C) infected stifle D) goneitis

A) a capped hock.

The basis of proper shoeing in the horse is A) a correct trim. B) years of shoeing school. C) hand made shoes. D) really expensive tools.

A) a correct trim.

A peripheral loading device can be described as A) a horse shoe B) a long hoof wall C) a pack that is applied too far back on the horse. D) a saddle

A) a horse shoe B) a long hoof wall

How would you as an animal chiropractor treat a "grass foot" foal? A) adjust the foal at least once a month. B) suggest an addition to the diet to buffer the gut so the foal holds his adjustment. C) tell the owner the foal is just right or left handed and you can't fix it. D) tell the owner that it is a farrier problem and they should ask their farrier.

A) adjust the foal at least once a month. B) suggest an addition to the diet to buffer the gut so the foal holds his adjustment.

From a chiropractic viewpoint bowed tendons A) are due to weak muscles B) should be stall rested C) should be exercised D) not be examined by a chiropractor they are a veterinary diagnosis

A) are due to weak muscles C) should be exercised

A natural posture of eating in the dog helps A) balance flexors and extensors of the back B) extensor muscle eliminate cellular debris C) keep the eating area clean D) the dog eat his kibble faster

A) balance flexors and extensors of the back B) extensor muscle eliminate cellular debris

You should watch the dog move A) before you touch it B) after you touch it C) it doesn't really matter

A) before you touch it

In the horse the common digital extensor tendon A) blends with deep digital extensor tendon before insertion B) inserts on the extensor process of P3 C) attaches to 4 out of 5 digits D) attaches to P3 of the 2nd digit

A) blends with deep digital extensor tendon before insertion B) inserts on the extensor process of P3

What nerve innervates the clavicular part of the deltoid muscle? A) brachiocephalic nerve B) subscapular nerve C) radial nerve

A) brachiocephalic nerve

Paddling... A) can be seen in the sand B) can not be seen in the sand C) is an outward swinging motion of the foot D) is an inward swinging motion of the foot

A) can be seen in the sand C) is an outward swinging motion of the foot

In the horse, what nerve innervates the bulk of the extensor muscles of the craniolateral forearm? A) deep branch of the radial B) lateral cutaneous axillary nerve C )the median nerve

A) deep branch of the radial

In the dog what is the name of the muscle that inserts on the palmar distal extremites?. A) deep digital flexor muscle B) extensor carpi radialis C) extensor carpi ulnaris D) triceps

A) deep digital flexor muscle

Flexion tests A) determine orthopedic joint pain. B) are very specific C) are very useful in subtle lamenesses.

A) determine orthopedic joint pain.

Biceps brachii is responsible for A) elbow flexion B) adduction of the limb C) abduction of the limb D) elbow extension

A) elbow flexion B) adduction of the limb

The centers of balance in an animal include A) feet, back B) head, organ systems C) head, tail D) scales, beam

A) feet, back B) head, organ systems

The Deltoideus A) flexes the shoulder B) flexes the elbow C) adducts the wrist D) extends the shoulder

A) flexes the shoulder

The acromion process is A) found on the distal end of the dog scapula B) found on the distal end of the horse scapula C) found on the femur of the horse D) found on the humerus of the dog

A) found on the distal end of the dog scapula

Uneven angles repeated throughout the body are called... A) fractals B) triangles C) asymmetrical angles D) normal

A) fractals

How many ways should you watch the dog move? A) from the side B) from the front C) from back D) from above

A) from the side B) from the front C) from back

Dogs with a history of medial luxating patellas should... A) get routine chiropractic care followed by cage rest if the patella was adjusted. B) get routine chiropractic care followed by exercise if the patella was adjusted. C) be encouraged to keep a quadrupedal stance as this will help keep the patella in the deep part of the groove. D) be encouraged to keep bipedal stance as this will help keep the patella in the deep part of the groove.

A) get routine chiropractic care followed by cage rest if the patella was adjusted. C) be encouraged to keep a quadrupedal stance as this will help keep the patella in the deep part of the groove.

The tibial and common peroneal nerve A) have a common origin. B) are branches from the ischiatic nerve. C) can not innervate anything until they leave the envlope

A) have a common origin. B) are branches from the ischiatic nerve.

A horse knows where his feet are because of A) his heels. B) his frog. C) his hoof wall. D) his eyes.

A) his heels. B) his frog.

The pillars... A) hold the weight of the horse. B) are a physical structure inside the foot C) change depending on how the hoof is trimmed D) allow the frog to function properly

A) hold the weight of the horse.

The widest part of the hoof on the bottom should be: A) ideally 1/3 of the foot in front of the widest part, 2/3 behind going to the heels B) at the heels. C) closer to the heel. D) 1 inch from the toe.

A) ideally 1/3 of the foot in front of the widest part, 2/3 behind going to the heels

The name of the nerve for most of these A) is indicative of the course it takes and the area it innervates. B) are random and difficult to memorize. C) can be determined by looking at them. D) look nothing like their parents.

A) is indicative of the course it takes and the area it innervates.

Extensor carpi radialis passes thorugh _______ and inserts on the proximal surface of ___________. A) manica facsia, metacarpals II and III. B) olecranon fossa, P1 C )orbital fossa, ulna D) trochlear groove, accessory carpal

A) manica facsia, metacarpals II and III.

According to Miller's Dissection of the Dog, the musculocutaneous nerve innervates the _____________ of the forelimb. A) medial surface B) lateral surface C) caudal surface D) cranial surface

A) medial surface

Confinement and restraints cause trauma in the cervical area. This is bad for posture because... A) most of the signals to the brain about where the head are relative to the ground come from the muscles around the poll. B) trauma causes an increase in the inflammation cascade, especially protein kinase C, causing an inability of the animal to maintain head set. C) swelling impinges nerve flow from the spinal cord to the feet. D) the animal will hold its head in flexion in an attempt to protect the injured muscles.

A) most of the signals to the brain about where the head are relative to the ground come from the muscles around the poll.

Name one nerve that innervates the biceps brachii muscle in the dog.. A) musculocutaneous nerve B) radial nerve C) ulnar nerve D) subscapularis nerve

A) musculocutaneous nerve

the pectineus muscle has dual innervation. Quite a lot for a small muscle. please list here the two nerves. A) obturator and genitofemoral B) genitofemoral and radial C) sciatic and femoral D) radial and obturator

A) obturator and genitofemoral

Which muscle is weak in the case of cruciate ligament tearing in the dog? A) popliteus B) gemmelli C) sartorius

A) popliteus

The triceps brachii A) rotates the limb laterally B) flexor C) extensor D) adductor

A) rotates the limb laterally C) extensor

Your best reigning client calls because the young horse he has been training has not been stopping well. He has already had the vet look at the horse but no one can find anything, except that when they block the heels of the horse in the hind limbs the horse is no longer having trouble, but they can't shoe the horse any differently because of the sliding shoes. You adjust the horse and the problem resolves. What did you adjust? A) the femoral nerve at L4,5 and 6 in order to improve innervation to the stifle. B) the sciatic nerve at L4,5, 6 and S1 in order to improve the tibial branch to the heels. C) L3, 4, and 5 to reduce the irritation to the femoral nerve and the medial thigh skin, which you feel is the true reason the horse is not stopping.

A) the femoral nerve at L4,5 and 6 in order to improve innervation to the stifle.

The nerve that innervates the bulk of the adductor muscles is A) the obturator. B) the femoral. C) the peroneal.

A) the obturator.

What does the word peroneal mean? A) the pin of the brooch. B) fibula. C) pair of bones.

A) the pin of the brooch.

Tall heels in the horse A. can cause heel pain and may indicate a clubbed foot. B. are better than short heels. C. are not a problem for the horse.

A. can cause heel pain and may indicate a clubbed foot.

Which of the following massage definitions is incorrect A Cross Fiber Friction - used to break down scar tissue B Tapotement - only technique to go across the muscle fibers C Compression - increases circulation to areas of restricted blood flow D Effleurage - very good relaxation technique

B Tapotement - only technique to go across the muscle fibers

What was the most significant finding on Peanuts neurological examination from a chiropractic standpoint? A The back is weaker than the front B The left rear sciatic reflex is hyper with tonus C The right side is weaker than the left D The eyes are uneven

B The left rear sciatic reflex is hyper with tonus

Post activity consumption of protein and sugar act differently in the body than when consumed as part of a normal meal. This phenonom is due A to the fact that the animal is hungrier and the food doesn't have as much time to be buffered by saliva and digested by stomach acids. B Insulin levels are almost zero at fatigue. C Dogs eat so fast when they are hungry that they don't chew their food as well. D to faulty experimentation.

B Insulin levels are almost zero at fatigue.

What two nerves originate together from the spinal segments, travel together through the brachial plexus and then separate in the distal third of the humerus? A Radial and Ulna B Median and ulnar C Ulnar and caudal cutaneous D Radial and supscapular

B Median and ulnar

You have seen an animal 6 times and it is not getting any better. What should you do? A Tell the owner that chiropractic is not for everyone. B See about referring to another certified chiropractor C Keep adjusting the same subluxations over and over again. D Step back and re-examine the animal to insure that you are not missing a subluxation.

B See about referring to another certified chiropractor D Step back and re-examine the animal to insure that you are not missing a subluxation.

Innervation of the hamstring muscle comes from what nerve? A) Trigeminal B) Ischiatic C) Radial D) Peroneal

B) Ischiatic

In Peanuts neurological exam, what does the fact that the left rear sciatic reflex has hyper tonus suggest about his nervous system? A The dog has delayed sensitivity. B The reflex is closer to threshold prior to testing and may have decreased extensor inhibition. C The dog has a lesion in the right sympathetic trunk causing the tonus. D The eyes are uneven

B The reflex is closer to threshold prior to testing and may have decreased extensor inhibition.

Stubby would be a better case study if A radiographs were included B a before video was available C test results were included D no pictures or videos were included just a description

B a before video was available

Lily had a leg lenth inequality that was due to A genetics B cervical subluxation C sacropelvic subluxation D lumbar subluxation

B cervical subluxation C sacropelvic subluxation

You should advertise every chance that you get because A everyone knows what animal chiropractic is but not who you are. B it is amazing how many people have never heard of animal chiropractic C there are not enough animals to go around and you have to make everyone think that you are the best animal chiropractor around D it is what Dr. O said

B it is amazing how many people have never heard of animal chiropractic

Kayla's "zone out" episodes were probably due to A attention deficit disorder B low levels of pain causing a distraction C not enough training D poor diet

B low levels of pain causing a distraction

Leg weights in the dog are A stupid B must be used carefully, especially at first. C are simple and can be used at the rate of 10% of the bodyweight of the dog. D are difficult to find

B must be used carefully, especially at first.

Daisy the Corgi A really didn't need an adjustment on the day shown in the pictures. B needed an adjustment, her owner just needed to be educated.

B needed an adjustment, her owner just needed to be educated.

Dogs will use the same treadmill that you use A only in your dreams. B only if it isn't facing the wall. C without any special guidance D only if you get on it with them

B only if it isn't facing the wall.

In a study of spinal stiffness involving the PulStar, a measure of joint restriction correlated with A stiffness of spinal segments. B signs of spinal lesions. C rigidity and tension.

B signs of spinal lesions.

Santi is a great example of how well A drugs work B the innate works C you can't fix them all D why you tell an owner their animal might die

B the innate works

The biceps femoris and ilipsoas are related in what way? A they are both muscles on the medial pelvic limb B they are both innervated by the femoral nerve C they are both muscles used by the dog to lay down

B they are both innervated by the femoral nerve

Sometimes with older dogs we need to use crutches in order to aid in their day to day activities. In Clyde's case this was A a wheelchair (doggie) B toe grips C a sling D an e collar

B toe grips

Mounds is an example of how A when you don't adjust the atlas healing isn't as quick B when the primary cause of paralysis is thoracolumbar it takes the body longer to heal. C that not every animal is a good candidate for chiropractic care.

B when the primary cause of paralysis is thoracolumbar it takes the body longer to heal.

What is a good website to know for referrals? A www.animalchiropractic.com B www.avcadoctors.com C www.avma.org D www.hyhh.tv

B www.avcadoctors.com

The canine thoracic limb cutaneous surface is innervated by ____ nerves. A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 2

B) 4

The thoracic limb neurons primarily come from which spinal segments? A) C3,4,5 B) C6,7,8, and T1,2 C) C6,7 and T1, 2 and 3

B) C6,7,8, and T1,2

The radial nerve is an important nerve in the thoracic limb. Symptoms of dysfunction include not being able to extend the elbow and place the paw correctly. It originates from what spinal segments? A) C6 to T1 B) C7 to T2 C) C7,8,and T1

B) C7 to T2

An owner brings her dog to see you for routine care. You notice that the owner has shaved the dog just over the front of the left scapula where there is a red, oozing wound. The owner mentions that the dog gets hot spots each summer and that he treats them by shaving around them, but they take forever to heal. You adjust the dog and the owner calls four days later to tell you he noticed that the hot spot is nearly resolved! What did you adjust? A) C6/C7 Body Left B) C7/T1 Body Left C) C6/C7 Body Right

B) C7/T1 Body Left

Cranial medial muscles of the front limb include A) Deep digital extensor B) Deep digital flexor C) Flexor carpi ulnaris D) Extensor carpi radialis

B) Deep digital flexor C) Flexor carpi ulnaris

Equidae stand on the first metacarpal bone. A) True B) False

B) False

History is not important in gait analysis. A) True B) False

B) False

In the quadruped, each row of carpal bones has 4 distinct bones A) True B) False

B) False

It is true that thrush is caused by dirt in the foot, and that a fungus is what causes "white line" disease. A) True B) False

B) False

The bar of the hoof extends from the heel to the apex of the frog. A) True B) False

B) False

The radius and ulna are fused in the quadruped. A) True B) False

B) False

There is no way to use other senses other than your eyes when evaluating gait. A) True B) False

B) False

Video gait analysis is of no use to determine why things happen. A) True B) False

B) False

Video gait analysis requires markers A) True B) False

B) False

Rotational deviations in foot fall cause many issues. Name one. A. the toe to ground measure is too high. B. atrophy diagonally across the hoof. C. joint spaces remain parallel.

B. atrophy diagonally across the hoof.

Why does treating the foot sometimes correct the limb problem? A. while the farrier is trimming the foot it adjusts the leg. B. treating the foot corrects the brain. C. it doesn't.

B. treating the foot corrects the brain.

Which of the following is not a sign of pain in the dog? A Abnormal posture B Chewing on a part of their body. C Not wagging tail D Grooming E Tachycardia

D Grooming

What is the best course of therapy for Idopathic Vestibular Syndrome in dogs? A Steroids B Chiropractic adjustment C Change diet D It doesn't matter, they usually get better anyway.

D It doesn't matter, they usually get better anyway.

Dr. Morikubo's attorney, Mr. Tom Morris, was able to find information that was a gold mine in the defense of his client. His "gold mine" was: A B.J. Palmer as a witness for the defense B Dr. Morikubo's patients who would be able to testify that he cured them of many diseases. C Dr. D.D. Palmer who would testify to the expertise of Dr. Morikubo D The information in Dr. Langworthy's book: A Textbook: Modernized Chiropractic. E A surprise witness by the name of Mr. Harvey Lillard.

D The information in Dr. Langworthy's book: A Textbook: Modernized Chiropractic.