MSK
This muscle group is under voluntary control
The function of the heart valves
Move blood in one direction
Any injury or disease that produces a physiological derangement in the body that results in the individual dying
Cause of Death
This is the basis of Osteopathic care
Preventative health, holistic approach
Two criteria that make a good source of information
Credible author
Not an opinion piece
From a credible journal, website
Frequently updated
Demonstrate flexion/ extension. Name 2 muscles that exhibit this motion.
Points for correct demonstration and muscles
Define OLDCARTS
Paper chromatography separates ink through what mechanism
Capillary action of the water traveling through the filter paper
There are many specialties in Primary Care. This specialty is where Dr. Hendrick practices.
Pediatric care
Action verbs
The name and function of this kite shaped muscle. Demonstrate this action
Answer: Move the scaplula
Demo: Shrug shoulders
Correctly take and read your mentor's blood pressure
Points given if taken correctly
An unknown blood sample reacted when an Anti-B Antibody was added to it. What is the blood type of the unknown blood sample?
Type B
The female mannequins in the simulation lab are capable of this function
Giving birth
The four "true colors of leadership"
Orange, green, blue, and gold
This ligament is most easily injured when rolling the ankle
This chamber typically has the thickest myocardial wall
Left ventricle
Examine someone's index finger and accurately determine the fingerprint pattern using correct terminology.
Point for accuracy
Can be loop, whorl or arch
PCOM has 3 campuses, name the locations
Philadelphia PA, Suwanee GA, Moultrie GA
Demonstrate your elevator pitch
Points for demonstration
The smallest muscle in the body
Stapedius, in the ear
Check your mentor's eyes with a penlight. Define PERRLA and explain its significance
Points for demonstration AND accurate explanation
PERRLA: pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
Significance: detection for cranial nerve damage, brain bleed, overdose
What findings are present in a chest x-ray of a patient who has bacillus anthracis infection?
Mediastinal widening and pleural effusion (can accept either)
This basketball team practiced in the PCOM gym
76ers
Three features that go into a holistic med school application
Acceptable answers
Personal statement, Grades, Letters of Rec, Character, MCAT score,