College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) Practice Exam

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Which test involves mobilizing the lunate up and down between the therapist's fingers?

  1. Lunate Stress Test

  2. Ballottement Test

  3. Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test

  4. Triquetral Stability Test

The correct answer is: Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test

The correct answer is the Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test. This test specifically focuses on assessing the mobility and stability between the lunate and the triquetrum, two bones in the wrist. During the procedure, the therapist gently mobilizes the lunate bone up and down while maintaining contact between their fingers, illustrating the potential presence of instability or injury in that area. Understanding the context of this test is important. The Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test provides information regarding the integrity of the ligaments that connect the lunate and triquetrum. A positive result can indicate issues such as ligament sprains or tears, which could lead to instability in wrist function. The other tests listed may assess different structures or ligaments in the wrist and are not specifically designed for the mobilization of the lunate in relation to the triquetrum. For example, the Lunate Stress Test focuses more on the lunate itself without the specific mobilization aspect between these two bones, while the Triquetral Stability Test assesses the stability of the triquetrum distinctly.