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Understanding the pathways of the cranial nerves is fundamental to mastering neuroanatomy as a chiropractic student. These nerves are essential for sensory and motor functions in the head and neck, and their courses through the skull involve specific foramina, or openings, that allow them to exit...

Embryology, whewy! …Am I right?! I remember as a chiropractic student I “just wanted to get to the adjusting already!” But let’s pause and to truly understand the intricacies of human development because embryology is where it all starts. It is essential for grasping the...

As a chiropractic student, mastering the intricacies of the nervous system is essential for diagnosing and treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions effectively. After covering the brachial plexus in another blog, let's dive into another crucial nerve network: the lumbar plexus. This guide will...

The brachial plexus is a critical network of nerves that plays a vital role in the functionality of the upper limbs. For chiropractic students, understanding this intricate system is essential for diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions that affect the shoulder, arm, and hand. The...

Ever wonder “What is the hardest NBCE chiropractic board exams?” While every one is different when it comes to which topics are their strengths vs. which are less strong, looking at previous NBCE pass rates can clue you in to which NBCE exam (Part I, Part II, Part III or Part IV) or...

Ever wonder “What is the hardest NBCE chiropractic board exams?” While every one is different when it comes to which topics are their strengths vs. which are less strong, looking at previous NBCE pass rates can clue you in to which NBCE exam (Part I, Part II, Part III or Part IV) or...

Ever wonder “What is the hardest NBCE chiropractic board exams?” While every one is different when it comes to which topics are their strengths vs. which are less strong, looking at previous NBCE pass rates can clue you in to which NBCE exam (Part I, Part II, Part III or Part IV) or...

Ever wonder “What is the hardest NBCE chiropractic board exams?” While every one is different when it comes to which topics are their strengths vs. which are less strong, looking at previous NBCE pass rates can clue you in to which NBCE exam (Part I, Part II, Part III or Part IV) or...

Ever wonder “What is the hardest NBCE chiropractic board exams?” While every one is different when it comes to which topics are their strengths vs. which are less strong, looking at previous NBCE pass rates can clue you in to which NBCE exam (Part I, Part II, Part III or Part IV) or...

Are you a chiropractic student preparing for your board exams? The process of studying and reviewing years’ worth of chiropractic material can be daunting - from spinal anatomy, to cardiopathophysiology to x-ray analysis. So choosing the right board review course can make all the...

Currently, there are 2 versions of the NBCE Part III board exam.

PART III BREAKDOWN

FIRST VERSION: with DXI

This version is composed of three types of test questions: TMCQ, EMCQ and DXI.

1. 80 questions traditional multiple-choice (TMCQ): for these questions you will be given four...

Part II is a computer-based test, currently delivered on chiropractic college campuses. Part II tests six clinical science sections or “domains” (see below) and each domain consists of 50 standard multiple-choice questions.

1. General Diagnosis
2. Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis
3. Diagnostic...