Boards are Approaching

For those interested, we have about 6 months until our first round of boards. The basic sciences are emphasized during these exams, as you all know. Below I have posted a link to practice exams offered for free online which might come in handy. Study them at your leisure if you want to.

www.chiropracticnationalboards.com/part_one_questions.html (cut and paste)

I think if we share the depth of science we are exposed to and are expected to become masters of, we'll educate those who are skeptics of our training and quite possibly break down the barriers in public perception of modern chiropractic.

For those interested in the complexity of these exams who aren't attending school, check out the emphasis and specific competencies required below. Also, historically speaking, chiropractic has always been questioned as to how it educates it's doctorate holders. Many believe that our education doesn't prepare us to be competent portal of entry health care providers. Our basic science education and requirements mimic traditional medical school in the complexity and depth of scientific training. Take a look below to see what we'll be tested on next spring. Keep in mind we have 3 other board exams as well as clinical competency exams to progress within the clinic system at school

General Anatomy

I. Topographical Anatomy (7%)
A. Planes of the body and anatomical terminology
B. Head and neck
C. Backand thorax
D. Abdomen, pelvis and perineum
E. Upper and lower limbs F Integument (including histology)

II. Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton (14%)
A. Upper limb and shoulder girdle
B. Lower limb and hip bone
C. Development
D. Histology

Ill. Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Appendicular Skeleton (12%)
A. Classification of joints
B. Articulations of the appendicular skeleton
C. Biomechanics

IV. Myology of the Appendicular Skeleton (17%)
A. Upper limb and shoulder (including innervation)
B. Lower limb and pelvic girdle (including innervation)
C. Development
D. Structure and histology

V. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems (15%)
A. Heart
B. Arteries
C. Veins
D. Lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissue (including spleen and thymus)
E. Development
F Histology

VI. Digestive System (11%)
A. Oral cavity and pharynx
B. Digestive viscera
C. Development
D. Histology

VII. Respiratory System (9%)
A. Nose and sinuses
B. Larynx, trachea and bronchi
C. Lungs, pleura and mediasti num
D. Development
E. Histology

VIII. Urogenital System (9%)
A. Urinary organs
B. Male reproductive organs
C. Female reproductive organs
D. Development
E. Histology

IX. Endocrine System (6%)
A. Endocrine glands and tissues
B. Development
C. Histology

Spinal Anatomy

I. Osteology of the Axial Skeleton (18%)
A. Skull
B. Vertebral column
C. Ribs and sternum
D. Development

II. Myology of the Axial Skeleton (15%)
A. Face and head
B. Back and neck
C. Thorax and abdomen
D. Pelvis and perineum
E. Development

III. Arthrology and Syndesmology of the Axial Skeleton (16%)
A. Classification of joints
B. Articulations of the axial skeleton
C. Biomechanics

IV. Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Related Structures (22%)
A. Cerebrum
B. Brainstem and cerebellum
C. Spinal cord and meninges
D. Blood vascular relationships
E. Ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid
F Development
G. Histology

V. Anatomy of the Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems (21%)
A. Spinal nerves and plexuses
B. Cranial nerves
C. Visceral innervation
D. Cutaneous innervation
E. Development
F. Histology

VI. Organs of Special Senses (8%)
A. Vision
B. Audition and equilibrium
C. Olfaction
D. Gustation
E. Development
F Histology

Physiology

I. Neurophysiology (23%)
A. Membrane potentials, action potentials, and synaptic transmission
B. Motor function
C. Sensory function
D. Autonomic function
E. Higher cortical function F Special senses

II. Muscle Physiology (14%)
A. Cardiac muscle
B. Skeletal muscle
C. Smooth muscle

III. Cardiovascular Physiology (17%)
A. Cardiac mechanisms
B. Electrophysiology of the heart
C. Hemodynamics
D. Regulation of circulation
E. Circulation in organs
F Lymphatics
G. Hematology and immunity

IV. Respiratory Physiology (10%)
A. Mechanics of breathing
B. Ventilation, lung volumes and capacities
C. Regulation of respiration
D. 02 and CO2 transportation
E. Gaseous exchange

V. Body Fluids and Renal Physiology (11%)
A. Regulation of body fluids
B. Glomerular filtration
C. Tubular exchange
D. Acid-base balance

VI. Gastrointestinal Physiology (10%)
A. Ingestion
B. Digestion
C. Absorption
D. Regulation of GI function

VII. Reproductive Physiology (4%)

VIII. Endocrine Physiology (8%)
A. Secretion of hormones
B. Action of hormones
C. Regulation

IX. Exercise and Stress Physiology (3%)

Chemistry

I. Carbohydrates (18%)
A. Metabolism
- catabolic pathways
- anabolic pathways
B. Chemistry
- structure
- properties
- function
C. Nutritional concepts
- food sources
- digestion

II. Lipids (18%)
A. Metabolism
- catabolic pathways
- anabolic pathways
B. Chemistry
- structure
- properties
- function
- transport
C. Nutritional Concepts
- food sources
- digestion

III. Proteins, Amino Acids & Peptides (16%)
A. Amino acid metabolism
- catabolic pathways
- anabolic pathways
B. Chemistry
- structure
- properties
- function
C. Nutritional concepts
- food sources
- digestion

IV. Enzymes (7%)
A. Classification and function
B. Kinetics and regulation

V. Hormones (7%)
A. Metabolic effects of specific hormones
- carbohydrate metabolism
- lipid metabolism
- protein metabolism
B. General properties
- chemistry
- mechanism of action

VI. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids (9%)
A. Metabolism of purines and pyrimidines
B. Chemistry
- structure
- properties
- function
C. DNA, RNA and protein
synthesis

VII. Vitamins and Minerals (16%)
A. Chemistry
- structure
- properties
- function
- coenzyme precursors
B. Nutritional concepts
- food sources
- absorption
- storage

VIII. Biochemical Energetics (9%)
A. Basic concepts
- high-energy phosphate compounds
- oxidation-reduction reac tions B. Krebs cycle C. Oxidative phosphorylation
- electron transport system

Pathology

I. Fundamentals of Pathology (21%)
A. Disease at the cellular level
B. Inflammation and repair
C. Neoplasia
D. Hemodynamic disorders

II. Genetic and Congenital Disorders (5%)
A. Chromosomal disorders
B. Inborn errors of metabolism
C. Congenital disorders

III. Disorders of the Immune System (6%)
A. Hypersensitivity reactions
B. Autoimmune diseases
C. Immunologic deficiencies

IV. Environmental & Nutritional Diseases (5%)

V Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System (18%)
A. Bone
B. Joint
C. Muscle

VI. Disorders of the Nervous System (10%)
A. Central nervous system
B. Peripheral nervous system

VII. Diseases of the Organ Systems (35%)
A. Cardiovascular
B. Gastrointestinal
C. Respiratory
D. Genitourinary
E. Endocrine
F Hemopoietic

Microbiology and Public Health

I. Principles of Microbiology (14%)
A. History
B. Microbial structures and
functions
C. Systematic medical micro biology - morphology
- cultures
- biochemical character istics - resistance
- microbial genetics
- antigenicity
- pathogenicity

II. Communicable and Infectious Diseases (44%)
A. Bacteria, Chlamydia, Rickettsia and Mycoplasma
B. Viruses and prions
C. Fungi
D. Parasites

III. Epidemiology and Disease Management (14%)
A. Health agencies and parameters used by epidemiologists
B. Reservoirs of infection and modes of transmission
C. Prevention and control
D. Emerging diseases
E. Morbidity and mortality

IV. Environmental Health (10%)
A. Community health (food, milk, and water quality)
B. Occupational health
C. Pollution (solid waste, water and air)

V. Immunology(18%)
A. Types of immunity
B. Cells of the immune system
C. Antigens, antibodies and complement
D. Immunization
E. Assessment of immune responses (serology)