ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter Exam Correct answers latest update
Rubor
Dark coloration of the skin that does not fade
Mottling
Blotchy appearance of the skin
Callus (Tyloma)
Thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet, where friction repeatedly occurs
Hard Corn (Heloma D...
ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter Exam Correct
answers latest update
Rubor
Dark coloration of the skin that does not fade
Mottling
Blotchy appearance of the skin
Callus (Tyloma)
Thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet, where friction repeatedly occurs
Hard Corn (Heloma Durum)
Small patch of thickened, dead skin with a packed center. Form usually 4th/5th toe
Soft Corn (Heloma Molle)
(wound) usually in between 4th/5th wed space
Edema
Excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
dependent edema
a fluid accumulation in the tissues influenced by gravity; usually greater in the lower extremities than
in tissue levels above the level of the heart
venous edema
increased capillary pressure and venous obstruction
mixed edema
waxy skin
lymphedema
swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissues
Normal Pedal(foot) Temperature
80-90 *F
Proprioception
Perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body.
sternal notch
at superior end of manubrium between medial ends of the two clavicles
xyphoid process
The cartilage at the lower end of the sternum
ASIS
anterior superior iliac spine (top of pelvic bone)
Symphysis Pubis
a cartilaginous joint that is the point of fusion for two pubic bones
Acromion
an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder
antecubital
anterior surface of elbow (elbow pit)
Olecranon
back of elbow (point of elbow)
styloid process of radius
Medial "point" of wrist
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