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Musculoskeletal Therapeutics Test 1
University of Iowa DPT
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02/02/2011

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Term
Trauma
Definition

Injury that results from a single event.

 

*Tissue damage due to traumatic injury is usually more extensive.

Term
Name the 3 types of traumatic injury
Definition

1) Crush injury

2) viscous injury

3) blast injury

Term
Crush Injury
Definition
Occurs at slow velocities between <6.5 mph. Caused by  a large persistent force.
Term
Viscous Injury
Definition
Occurs at velocities 10-45 mph. Injury caused by the redistribution of fluids at a rate greater than the skin can adapt.
Term
Overuse Injuries
Definition

Tissue deformation due to fatigue or failure of the tissues.

 

*microtrauma creates the tissue injury

Term
Postural Dysfunctions/Injuries
Definition

Slowly developing injury as a result of viscous deformation of the tissue.

 

*Caused by chronically poor posture.

Term
Immobilization Dysfuction
Definition
Tissue adaptation to disuse, lack of mobilization.
Term
_____ days of rest results in a ______ percent decrease in strength?
Definition

3 days

 

30%

Term
Name the 4 types of injury types
Definition

1) Strain

2) Sprain

3) Subluxation

4) Dislocation

Term

Strain

 

Definition
A tear in the tendon
Term
Sprain
Definition
Tear in the ligament
Term
Name the different grades of sprains and strains. Define each grade.
Definition

1 degree = few of the tissue fibers (tendon or ligament) are torn.

2 degree = ~50% of fibers are torn.

3 degree = All fibers are torn (rupture)

Term
Subluxation
Definition

A disruption in the joint surfaces that spontanously return come back into contact with eachother.

 

Term

Causes of a Subluxation

(3)

Definition

1) Capsular laxity

2) neuromuscular insufficiency

3) degenerative changes

Term
Dislocation
Definition

The disruption of the joint surfaces that cannot be restored without the help of outside sorces.

 

Term
Cause of dislocation
Definition
Dislocation is usually caused by truama, but sometimes capsular instability can cause dislocation during simple tasks.
Term
What are the 3 steps to a tissues response to injury?
Definition

1) Reaction Phase

2) repair Phase

3) remodling phase

Term
Describe the what happens during the reaction phase when a tissue responds to injury.
Definition

1) BV vasoconstrict [lasts 5-10 mins]

 

2) BV vasodialate bringing blood the the injury site.

 

3) Tissue permeability increases allowing plasma to enter the tissue causing swelling.

 

4) Leukocytes enter the area and "clean up" the area

Term
Describe the process of the repair phase.
Definition

1) Fibroblasts appear and begin to lay down collegen, and starts to close down the wound.

*large amt. of collegen is present 4-5 days after and continues to build for 6 wks.

2) During this time the wound has very little strength resulting in immobilization if neccassary. 

Term
During the response phase what is the order of tissues that have the most BV present?
Definition
Connective tissue < bone < muscle
Term
Describe the remodeling phase.
Definition

1) Lots of collegen is present but in random arrangement.

 

2) Gentle mobilization will help rearrange the fibers to a more functional state. It will also break down and cross links to abnormal arrangement.

 

Term
How many weeks after injury can abnormal formation remain?
Definition
40 weeks post injury
Term
Define stress
Definition
Mechanical or physiological challenge to the body as a whole or individual body structures.
Term
Name 3 ways the body can react to stress
Definition

1) A transient change in tissue.

 

2) Stimulate an adaptive change.

 

3) result in an injury/ negative change in tissue.

Term
Name the 3 stages of the Generalized Adaptation Syndrome. 
Definition

1) alarm Reaction

 

2) resistance Development

 

3) Exhaustion

Term
_____ days of bed rest reduces strength by _____ %
Definition

5 days

40 %

Term
Glycoaminoglycans do what?
Definition
hydrate the joint
Term

How long does it take for bone to heal?

 

What are the 6 phases that it must go through and how long does each stage last?

Definition

6-8wks

1)Trauma [1-2 days]

2) Inflammation [2-5 days]

3) Early repair [4-14 days]

4)early callus [17-40 days]

5) Maturation of callus [25-100 days]

6) restoration to normal structure [50+ days]

Term
Describe the trauma portion of bone healing
Definition

1)Trauma - Hematoma forms & necrosis of broken off bone fragments


Term
Describe the inflammation stage of bone healing.
Definition

Inflammation- lasts until necrotic tissue has been removed


Term
Describe the early repair stage of bone healing
Definition

Early repair - Soft callus forms. Increase in vasculature. Bony fragments are jointed via cartilage.


Term
Describe the early callus stage of bone healing
Definition

early callus- Trabecular bone begins to form & replace the soft callus creating a bony bridge between the ends of the fracture.


Term
Describe the maturation of callus stage of bone healing
Definition
Soft callus becomes completely replaced by bone. Bone becomes more dense and begins to remodle.
Term
Describe the restoration phase of bone healing
Definition
Cortical bone forms between ends of the fracture and the shape of the bone is restored to normal.
Term

How long does it take for a ligament to heal?

 

 

Definition
6-8 wks
Term
When we load a ligament at a fast rate what is the type of injury seen?
Definition
Ligamentous failure
Term
When a ligament is loaded at a slow rate what is the type of injury the occurs?
Definition
Avulsion fracture
Term
When can a stress fracture be seen on an x-ray?
Definition
After 17 days
Term
Are avulsion injures more common in adults or children?
Definition

Children

 

* Their ligaments are stronger than the bone

Term
What are the factors that play into healing of a ligament?
Definition

1) the ligament that is injured

2) the grade of injury

3) vascularity of the ligament

Term
What should be done when healing a ligament?
Definition
Remobilization of a joint restores the mechanical properties of the ligament surrounding it. 
Term
How long does it take for tendon and fascia to heal?
Definition
20 weeks
Term
What is the initial response of Tendon and fascia healing?
Definition

Initial response

Wound fills with bloods and cellular debris

Remaining stump attaches by the paratenon

Fibroblasts invadecollagen synthesis is 10-10x normal

 

 

Term
paratenon
Definition
Tissue between a tendon sheath and its tendon
Term
What happens at week 3 and 4 tendon & fascia healing?
Definition

Fibroblasts and collagen deposition continues.

 

*tissues align depending on stresses

Term
How long does it take for the joint capsule to heal?
Definition
6-8 weeks
Term
What is the healing process of the joint capsule?
Definition
healing closely follows the inflammatory process. Dependent on vascularity, what capsoligaments are injured, grade.
Term

Joint effusion

 

Define?

 

Concequences?

Definition

Swelling with in the joint.

 

The swelling with in the joint may passively stretch and weaken the capsule and ligaments.

Term

Hemeathrosis

 

Define?

 

Concequences?

Definition

Bleeding within the joint capsule.

 

The bloody inflammatory soup destroys the articular cartilage with in the joint.

Term

What are the stages of muscle healing?

(4)

 

Describe each stage and roughly how long they last.

Definition

1) ischemia - muscle fibers die and or have thier blood supply blocked [1 wk]

2) Fragmentation - macrophages clear away debris, BV invade the area. [1-3 wk]

3) Myotube formation-satellite cells differentiate into myoblasts which fuse to form myotubes [3-5 wks]

4) Muslce fiber maturation - myotubes fuse to form muscle fiber, fibers grow adn mature [5 wks - 6 mo.]

Term
myocalcifications
Definition
When the blood hardens and creates bony like structure with in the muscle.
Term
What are the 3 categories for nerve healing?
Definition

1) neuropraxia

2) axonotmesis

3) neurotmesis

Term
Neuropraxia
Definition
no disruption of the tissue itself, ion-induced conduction block at the site of injury, therefore full healing is expected with quick resolution.
Term
Axonotmesis
Definition

disruption of the axon and myelin sheaths but preservation of the connective tissue fragments. Regeneration is spontaneous and of good quality.

 

[epineurum and perineureum stay intact and guide the nerves healing]

Term
What is the rate at which a nerve heals?
Definition
1mm/day or 1 in./month
Term
neurotmesis
Definition
Complete severance of the nerve no spontaneous regenreation.
Term
Kinetics
Definition
the study of the effects of forces on bodies/systems/ tissues.
Term

What are the outcomes are possible when a force is applied to a body?

(3)

Definition

1) a reaction force equal and opposite

2) A change of motion

3) a deformation of the body

Term
Forces
Definition
Pushes or pulls acting on a body which are represented by vectors and the characteristics associated with those vectors.
Term
Load
Definition
The application of a force to a material/tissue.
Term
Compression
Definition
Load secondary to gravity or as a result of muscular contraction.
Term

True or False

 

Muscular loads (NWB) are > than weight bearing loads

Definition
True
Term
Tension
Definition
Pulling force along with the fibers of the tissue.
Term
Torsion
Definition

Twisting forces

[common on long bones]

Term
Shear
Definition

Load at right angle to the long axis of the structure.

[common at the knee joint]

Term
Bending
Definition

Combination of compression and tension stresses 

[common in the spine]

Term

Stress

 

Define?

 

How is interanal resistance generated.

Definition

The reaction that occurs in the response to a load.

 

The internal resestance is generated as a tissue resists deformation, this internal resistance is divided by the tissues cross-sectional area.

 

[force/unit area]

Term

Strain

 

Deffinition?

 

*not related to tendion tear

Definition
The actual deformation or structural change that occurs from the application of a load.
Term
Zone A of the stress/strain curve
Definition

non-linear region of low tension.

 

[represents the slack coming out of the tissue]

Term
Zone B of the stress/strain curve
Definition
Elastic zone, where a linear relationship between stress and strain, the ratio of stress to strain equals the stiffness in the tissue. 
Term
Elastic zone
Definition
This zone is where tissues can be stretched and will return to normal shape once the stress is removed.
Term
Zone C stress/strain curve
Definition
Plastic zone, region where extreame and abnormally large stretches are placed on the tissue
Term

Plastic zone

Define?

Can energy be recovered?

Definition

Only marginal increases in tension as it continues to elongate resulting in microscopic failure.

 

Tissues remains permantly deformed. Energy is not recoverable

Term

Zone D stress/strain curve

 

Definition
Initial point of failure
Term
Zone E
Definition
Complete failure
Term
Tissues in which the stress-strain curve changes as a fuction of time is considered _______?
Definition
Visoelastic
Term
Creep
Definition
Constant progressive strain of a materia when exposed to a constant load over time.
Term
The slope of the stress-strain curve _____ through out the ______ as the rate of loading _____.
Definition

Increases

 

Elastic range

 

increases

Term
Boundary and fluid film lubrication?
Definition
Method by which the body reduces friction forces at the joint surface.
Term
Boundary lubrication
Definition
is provided by the glycoprotein lubricin which is adhered to the surface of the articular cartilage.
Term
Fluid film lubrication
Definition
Occurs when a fluid separates the surfaces such that they never come in contact with one another.
Term
what are the 2 principals that are associated with fluid film lubrication?
Definition

1) greater velocity of movement means more effective lubrication.

 

2) Fluid pressure in a synovial fluid causes deformation of articular carilage which results in increased load bearing surface area.

 

[not possible with bone on bone]

Term
What does normal lubrication promote?
Definition

prevention of injury

 

improved health/repair of articular cartilage.

Term
Lever
Definition
system represents the presence of forces about a solid object.
Term
Moment Arm
Definition

Are measured from the point of application of the force to the axis of rotation. 

 

[Systems with longer moment arms increase Mechanical Advantage]

Term
Kinematics
Definition
Describes the motion of the body without consideration of the forces or torques that may be produced with that motion.
Term
Describe anatomical position
Definition
Standing with arms and legs extended and forearms supinated.
Term

How are limb movements described?

 

Definition
movement of the distal segment to the proximal segment.
Term

How are spinal movements determined?

 

Definition
Movements of the cephalic segment relative to the proximal segment.
Term
Arthrokinematic movement
Definition
Displacement of one segement relative the the stabilized segment. 
Term
Osteokinematics
Definition
The study of gross motions of limbs or other body parts relative to one another.
Term
Circular estimation
Definition
For anygiven point in the ROM of a joint the location of the COR is at the geometric center of curvature fo the convex articular surface.
Term
Method of Reuleaux
Definition
X rays are taken in 2 position with in 10 degrees of one another. The x-rays are laied over eachother and connects analogous point on each image. The perpendicular bisector fo these two line is the COR.
Term
Anthrokinematics
Definition

The study of relative motions that take place between articular surfaces and associated joint structures with in a joint.

 

[roll,glide and spin]

Term
Acessory movements
Definition
Motions that accompany classical [osteokinematics] movements or can be passively produced by outside forces independent of the classical movement.
Term
Name the 2 types of accessory movements.
Definition

1) component motions

2) joint-play

Term
Component Motions
Definition

Non-voluntary movments that take palce at the joint surface to facilitate active motion.

 

*During ER the humerus must slide anteriorly to stay in contact with the glenoid.

Term
Joint play motions
Definition
Non-voulentary motions that only occur in response to an outside force.
Term

Convex/concave Rule.

 

What happens when concave is moving on convex and vice versa?

Definition

Convex moving on concave: The direction of joint glide is opposite to the direction as the physiologic motion.

 

Concave moving on convex: The joint glide is in the same direction as the physiologic motion.

Term
Treatment plane
Definition
Passes through the joint and is at a right angle to a line running from the axis of rotation to the middle of the contacting articular surface.
Term

Fryette's Laws of coupled vertebral motions.

 

Define each law (3)

Definition

1) For thoracic and lumbar spine only, if the facets are unlocked and the movement is in the cardinal plane than side bending and rotation occur in opposite directions.

2) Thoracic and lumbar spine, if facets are locked then side bending and rotation occur in the same directions. Cervical spine [C2-C7] always moves in the same direction.

3) In the whole spine, movement in one plane restricts movement in other planes. 

Term

Movement couples in the O,C1 and C2 joints.

 

L rotation at the A-A joint cause what to happen at the A-O joint?

 

R rotation at the A-A joint causes what to happen at the A-O joint?

Definition

1) R side bending and slight flexion

 

2) L side bending and slight flexion

Term
Classical Movements
Definition
Movements that form the tradiditional descriptions we use.
Term
Active Movements
Definition
Motions that take place about the joint as a result of voluntary muscle action.
Term
Passive Movements
Definition
motions that occur at the joint passively. 
Term
Accessory Movements
Definition
Motions that are available in a joint that may accompany the classical movement or be passively produced in isolation from the classical movement.
Term
Component Movements
Definition
Motions that take place in a joint complex or related joint to facilitate a particular active motion.
Term
Joint Play
Definition
movements that are not under voluntary control which occur only in response to an outside force.
Term
Define Manipulation Movements
Definition
The skilled passive movement to a joint.
Term
What are the 3 categories of manipulation
Definition

1) distraction

2) non-thrust

3) thrust

Term

Define distraction.

 

What are the 4 reasons distraction is used for?

Definition

The separation of two articular surfaces perpendicular to the plane of the articulation surface.

 

1)unweight the joint surfaces

2)Relieve pressure in the joint

3)stretch the joint capsule

4) assist in the reduction of distraction location

Term

Define Non-thrust

 

Used for what purpose?

(2)

Definition

When the joint is either oscillated within the limits of an accessory motion or taken to the end of accessory motion then oscillated and stretched.

 

1)mechanically-elongate connective tissue

2) Neurophysiologically - fire cutaneous, muscle and or joint receptors mechanisms. 

Term

Define Thrust

 

Name 3 reasons why it is used?

Definition

A sudden, high velocity, short amplitude motion is delivered at the pathological limit of an accessory motion.

 

1) alter position relationships

2)release adhesions/scar tissue

3) produce neurophysiologic effects

Term
When determining the treatment plane you can imagine that it lies over the _______ surface. The treatment plane moves with the _______ surface.
Definition

Concave

 

Concave

Term

Distraction can by performed by translatoric bone movement is ______ and ______ from the treatment plane.

 

 

 

Definition
perpendicular and away
Term
During gliding the direction of the translatoric bone movement is ______ to the treatment plane.
Definition
Parallel
Term
During gliding _________ distraction is performed at the same time.
Definition
Grade 1
Term

Grading of accessory Joint Motion.

 

Name the grade, joint status and if the joint should be mobilized or not.

Definition

0- ankylosed - no mobilization, surgery

1 - considerable hypomobility - mobilize

2-slight hypomobility - mobilize

3- normal - not mobilization

4 - slight hypermobility - no mob, sablization instead

5 - considerable hypermobility - no mob, sablization instead

6 - unstable - no mob, surgery

*sablization can be done through bracing/exercise or educ.

Term
Distraction Grading
Definition

Grade 1 - joint surfaces unweighted

Grade 2 - slack of capsule taken up

Grade 3 - sapsule and ligaments are stretched

Term
Gliding techniques grading scale
Definition

Grade 1 - small amplitude @ the beginning range

Grade 2- large amplitude movement from the beginning to middle.

Grade 3 - large amplitued middle to end

Grade 4 - small amplitude performed at the end range

Grade 5 - High velocity, low amplitude performed up and to through the end range "thrust"

Term
General manipulation
Definition
That manipulation is given to more than one body segment.
Term
Specific Manipulation
Definition
That the manipulation is applied to only one segment at a time.
Term
Direct Manipulation
Definition
The manipulating force is given in the direction that the joint is restricted.
Term
Indirect Manipulation
Definition
Manipulation forces are applied in the direction opposite of the restriction.
Term
Contact Manipulation
Definition

Direct hand or finger placement at the involved site with the minipulating force applied at the points of contact.

 

Term
Non contact manipulation
Definition
Is used when the affected are is too sensitive for direct contact.  
Term
What are things that can alter a joints end feel?
Definition

joint injury

chronic posture

health habits

disease

Term

True or false

 

In a healthy joint AROM > PROM

Definition

False 

 

PROM > AROM

Term
What is the concequece if PROM is not > AROM
Definition
the nature of the end feel will be abnormal
Term
Why is end feel a test for joint play?
Definition
Because end feel is controlled by muscles.
Term
KNOW THIS STATEMENT
Definition
A joint may have normal ROM per goniometer measurement, but without joint play range greater than AROM thea same joint will not possess a tolerance to outside forces.
Term

Cyriax and kaltenborn have how many ways to describe normal end feel and abnormal?

 

Describe each category.

Definition

3 normal descriptors 4 abnormal descriptors

 

Normal: Soft, firm and hard

Abnormal: Soft, firm hard and empty

Term

Paris has how many descriptors for normal end feel and abnormal end feel.

 

 

Definition
5 normal and 10 abnormal
Term
Describe paris' 5 normal end feel descriptors.
Definition

1) soft tissue approximation - knee flexion

2) muslce - SLR

3) ligament - valgus stress

4) carilage -extension of elbow

5) capsule - hyperextension of elbow

Term
Describe the capsule abnormal end feel.
Definition
Chronic inflammation tight resistance to creep, acute inflammation painful with induced muscle guarding
Term
Decribe adhesions and scaring end feel
Definition
sudden sharp arrest in one direction common in knee
Term
Describe bony block
Definition
sudden hard stop for short of normal range
Term
Describe bony grate
Definition
rough grating, anvanced chondromalacia
Term
springy rebound
Definition
Slight bounce back, reboundl, luxated meniscus in knee
Term
pannus
Definition
Soft crunch squelch, elbow extension
Term
loose end feel
Definition
Ligament laxity, grade I,II or III ligament sprain
Term
Empty end feel
Definition
boggy, soft not limited mechanically, synovitis, hemarthrosis
Term
Painful end feel
Definition

Considerable pain before end range is reached. End feel is lacing in resistance other than the patient's protective or evoked muscle guarding.

*bursitis, abscess or disease

Term
muscle end feel
Definition
abnormal elastic resistance, guarding
Term
Blast injury
Definition
Injuries that occur at speeds greater than 65 mph. Tissue explodes due to being unable to dissipate the energy of impact.
Term

Manipulation precautions

(7)

Definition

1) joint hypermobility

2)muscle holding

3) hemarthrosis

4) joint replacement

5) presences of a systemic disease

6) osteoporosis

7) fracture

Term
Goal of soft tissue manipulation
Definition
Soft tissue manipulation is used to enhance proper muscle tone, decrease venous stasis, and increase in tissue extensability. Used to prevent guarding prior to joint mobs.
Term
Uses for soft and connective tissue manipulation
Definition

Improve the ability  os soft and connective tussue to fold up on itself [hip flexors]

Expand 3-d

Expand its ability to bend around bony promenances

enhance splaying of a muscle during movement.

Term

Define Therapeutic muscle stretching.

Goal?

 

Definition

lengthening of soft tissues in the cardinal plances along joint axis.

 

Lengthen muscles to increase ROM.

Term
Unless a muscle is tricked it will actually ______ as a _______ mechanisum when stretched. Due to the reaction of the _______.
Definition

Contract

protective

muscle spindle

Term

Connective tissue massage

 

define.

 

Define the 2 sub categories that fall under CTM

Definition

Special techniques used depending on the amount of tightness found at the different levels.

 

Friction massage - Provide sufficient stress to stimulate tissue modeling  while other excessive stresses are diminished.

 

Incisional mobilization - mobilization of the tissues allows for the scar to heal properly

Term

Rolfing

 

Define?

How often is it done?

Definition

Deep manual pressure and stretching are applied to the tissues with the end goal of bring about order to the tissues.

 

10-12 treatments at 1x/wk

Term

Acupressure

 

Define?

 

Treatment pattern/length?

Definition

Point specific massage that may be used to creat analgesia. Pressure may be applied in a circular, transverse, or deep constant manner.

 

30-90 seconds but one point may be done for 3-4 mins.

Term

Trigger point therapy

 

Define?

Definition
Direct pressure is applied to a hyperirritable spot or trigger point that is associated with tautness of the underlying fascia and muscle.
Term

Myofascial Release

 

Define

Definition
Based on neuroreflexive responses that reduce tissue tension. The clinician determined a point of entry into the musculoskeletal system from which a suitable stress was placed and modified accordingly until tissue tension is released.
Term
What order do you use your techniques to restore and maintain joint and soft tissue mobility?
Definition

Muscular relaxation

soft tissue mobilization

joint manipulation

therapeutic muscle strengthening

neuromuscular re-education

strengthening

home exercise program

Term

Palpitory grips

(5)

 

Describe them.

 

Definition

1) Back of hand - to notice condition

2)Thumb buttress - used to protect IP joints during deep palp.

3)Finger buttress

4) Golfers grip-uses intrinsic grip

5)sawmiller's grip-thenar eminences touching

Term
Name 3 things we palpate for.
Definition

Palpate for condition

palpation for position

palpation for mobility

Term

4 layers of tissue

 

define?

Angle of application?

Definition

first layer - skin - 0-10 degrees

Second layer - superficial fascia - 25-45 degrees

3rd layer - deep fascia, muscle and connective tissue - 45-60 degrees

4th layer - periosteal - 75 -90 degrees

Term
autogenous
Definition
A dermatomal area where their is not overlap.
Term
opera glove/ stocking
Definition
When a whole limb is involved indicating a vascular insuffiency or a disease process.
Term
DTR Grading
Definition

0- absent [areflexia]

1 - diminished [hyporeflexia]

2 - average [normal]

3 - exaggerated [brisk]

4 - clonus [hyperreflexia]

Term

Biceps tendon reflex level?

Brachioradials reflex level?

Triceps reflex level?

patella reflex level?

Tibialis posterior?

medial hamstring?

lateral hamstring?

achilles?

Definition

C5-C6

C5-C6

C7-C8

L3-L4

L4-L5

L5-S1

S1-S2

Term
Vertebromanubrial region
Definition
T1 and T2, rib 1 & 2 and the manubrium
Term
vertebrosternal region
Definition
T3-T7, ribs 3-7, sternum
Term
verebrochondral region
Definition
T8-T10, rib 8 -10
Term
Lumbosacral junction
Definition
L5-S1
Term
What does your spine do during flexion
Definition

Lumber and cervical regions lose their lordadic curve.

 

Thoracic becomes more kyphotic

Term
During extension what happens to the spine
Definition

Reversal of the thoracic kyphosis.

 

Normal lumbar and cervical lordosis

Term

Sacrococcygeal curvature changes to spine motion much like the rest of the spine.

 

True or false

Definition

False

 

Sacrococcygeal segments do not change when it comes to movement.

Term
Where are the most prominate shear forces in the spine?
Definition
Transition regions of the spine
Term
The line of gravity pass through the spine how?
Definition
In front of the concave surface.
Term
The external torque due to gravit are maximal where in the spine?
Definition

At the apex of each region

 

C4-C5

 

T6

 

L3

Term
Uncovertebral joints
Definition
Formed between the uncinate processes and the adjacent portion of the superior vertebrae between C3 and C7 [joints of luschka]. 
Term
Anterior tubricule attaches to which ligment?
Definition
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Term
Throracic Vertebrae arrangement
Definition

T1-T3 - points posteriorly

T4-T6 - Downward sligtly

T7- T9 - point downward

 

T10 - is below the transverse of the vertebrae below

T11 - midway between there own transverse process and and the transverse process below

T12 - Spinous process is = with its transverse process.

Term

Abnormalities of the T1 vertebrae?

 

Definition

full costal facet superiorly which articulates entirely with the head of the first rib.

 

Partial costal fascet inferiorly which articulates with a portion of the head of the second rib.

Term
Abnormalities of T11 and T12
Definition

T11- complete costal fascet on its body for articulation with 11th rib.

T12 - complete costal fascet for articulation with 12th rib.

 

T11 and T12 - Transverse processes do not articulate with the neck of ribs 11 and 12.

Term
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Definition

Runs from occipital bone to the anterior aspect of the sacrum.

 

Narrow at the cranium and thicker at the sacrum.

Term
Posterior Longitudinal ligament
Definition

Posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies.

 

C1 to sacrum

 

Start wide at the cranium and gets thinner at the sacrum.

Term
Ligamentum Flavum
Definition

Goes from Lamina to lamina

 

Thickest in the lumbar region

 

Resits flexion

 

Aka "yellow ligament"

Term
Supraspinous Ligament
Definition

Goes from spinous process to spinous process

 

C7 to the sacrum

 

Limits flexion

Term
Ligamentum nuchae
Definition

Goes from spinous process to spinous process of C7 to the skull.

 

Limits flexion

Term
Interspinous ligament
Definition
Lies deep to the supraspinatous ligament
Term
Intertransverse ligament
Definition

Spans the space between adjacent transverse process

 

Limits contralateral lateral flexion

Term
Tectorial membrane
Definition

Runs posterior to the transverse ligament and runs from C1 to the basilar part of the occipital bone.

 

Helps connect the axis with the cranium limits the extreames of cervical flexion and extension.

Term

Transverse ligament

 

Definition
Froms a ring with the anterior arch of C1
Term
Alar ligament
Definition

Goes from either side of the Dens to the occipital condyles

 

Limits axial rotation.

Term
Apical Ligament
Definition

top of the dens to the occiput

 

prevents head removal

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