NBCE Boards Part II - Principles of Chiropractic Test with complete solution

Which subluxation hypotheses occurs most commonly in chiropractic practice? a. somatosomatic b. somatoautonomic c. neuroimmunomodulation d. psychosomatic - Answer-a. somatosomatic The intradiscal pressure is the least in which position? a. walking b. standing c. sitting d. lying prone - Answer-d. lying prone Pressure in the lumbar disc is increased most in which of the following positions? a. standing b. sitting c. sitting, bending forward d. sitting, bending backward - Answer-c. sitting, bending forward Which is the least significant ligament in the upper cervical region? a. transverse b. cruciate c. alar d. apical - Answer-d. apicalCompression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel is likely to present with paresthesia in which area? a. inner aspect of the arm b. lateral aspect of the forearm c. medial aspect of the forearm d. thumb and index finger - Answer-c. medial aspect of the forearm Which is the best description of the pain that results from direct compression of a nerve? a. poorly localized b. dull, deep, aching c. not reproducible by movement d. sharp, burning, radiating - Answer-d. sharp, burning, radiating