Overview of Veterinary Chiropractic and Its Use in Pediatric Exotic Patients  Marilyn M.. Maler, DVM  Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  Volume 15, Issue 2, Pages 299-310 (May 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2012.03.001 Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 1 A representation of cervical vertebrae C1 through C7 and associated motion units. For simplicity it is assumed that each motion unit contributes equally to the regional ROM. (A) When all motion units of a region have a normal ROM, each motion unit contributes to the overall ROM of that region. (B) When a subluxation or restriction is present in a motion unit, the motion units above and below the restricted area must contribute a larger than normal individual ROM in order for the regional ROM to remain unaffected. (C) When multiple subluxations are present, adjacent motion units may not be able to increase their individual ROM enough and the regional ROM will be decreased. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 299-310DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.03.001) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 2 The chiropractic adjustment occurs within the paraphysiological space which is beyond the elastic barrier but before the anatomical barrier. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 299-310DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.03.001) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 3 The facet joint consists of the caudal articular facet of the cranial vertebrae and the cranial articular facet of the caudal vertebrae. The facet joint angle is key to successful chiropractic diagnosis and treatment. Note the proximity of the IVF and the facet joint. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 299-310DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.03.001) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig. 4 Many doctors prefer to adjust small exotic animals while securing them against their own body rather than on an examination table. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice 2012 15, 299-310DOI: (10.1016/j.cvex.2012.03.001) Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions