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Animal Chiropractic Module 1 Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a component of the chiropractic physical exam?
Correct Answer:
Spinal temp
Explanation:
Assessing nervous system function is central to a chiropractic physical exam because spine health and neural signaling go hand in hand. The neurological exam evaluates how the nervous system is functioning, including motor strength, reflexes, sensation, and coordination. In animals, this also includes gait and proprioception. This helps determine whether issues are truly musculoskeletal or involve nerve pathways, guiding safe and effective adjustment planning. Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation and isn’t routinely part of a spinal-focused exam. Spinal temperature and thermography are used by some practitioners as adjunct tools, but they are not standard, universally accepted components of the typical chiropractic physical examination.

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