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Palpation Palmer Practice Exam

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In occiput lateral bending, which hand provides the superior contact?
Correct Answer:
Superior hand
Explanation:
In occiput lateral bending, the primary contact comes from the hand that sits on top of the head—the superior hand. This top hand guides the movement and feels the subtle shifts at the occipito-atlantal region as the head bends laterally. The other hand, positioned underneath, provides stabilization and acts as a fulcrum, keeping the head steady so you can sense the motion accurately without introducing extra movement. The surface or orientation of contact (palmar, dorsal) is less important than which hand is positioned superiorly to establish the primary contact.

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