Anatomy of the Vertebrae
What is the number of vertebrae that make up the cervical spine?
7
This group consists of the iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis muscles.
That are the erector spinae?
Also known as a burner, this injury results from the stretching or compressing of the brachial plexus.
What is neurapraxia?
Dizziness or nystagmus during the test indicates a possible occlusion of the major vessel.
What is the vertebral artery test?
When performing reflex testing to identify specific nerve root compromises, which of the following nerve goes with the achilles tendon?
S1
What is the Atlas?
These deep intrinsic muscles extend the column and rotate it toward the opposite side.
What are the multifidus or rotatores?
This adolescent condition is characterized by kyphosis of the thoracic spine and wedge fractures.
What is Scheuermann's disease?
This tests adds a rotational component to cervical compression to identify nerve root impingement.
What is the spurling test?
What MMT is performed for L3 during the neurological screening?
Knee extension
This toothlike projection on the Axis allows the skull to rotate upon it.
What is the dens or odontoid process?
This lateral back muscle is stretched when a side-lying patient's leg drops off the table.
What is the quadratus lumborum?
This term refers to the degeneration of the vertebrae, specifically a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis.
What is the spondylolysis?
During a straight-leg raise, pain in this specific range indicates sciatic nerve involvement?
What is 30-60 degrees?
How do you test the myotome for C6 during the upper neurological screen?
Bicep curl
The bundle of nerve roots located at the inferior end of the spinal cord.
What is cauda equina?
Tightness or myofascial pain in the muscle can compress the sciatic nerve and cause radiating leg pain.
What is the piriformis?
This lumbar condition involves the forward slipping of one vertebra over the one below it.
What is spondylolisthesis?
This test is used specifically to identify malingering during a unilateral straight-leg raise.
What is the Hoover test?
Where do you hit with the reflex hammer for L5?
tibialis posterior, posterior to the medial malleolus
This ligament is in the vertebral canal and extends full length of the posterior aspect of the bodies of vertebrae. It limits flexion.
Acting together, these two muscles extend the head and neck and are often involved in acute strains.
What are the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis?
This syndrome involves a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal that can cause transient quadriplegia.
What is cervical spine stenosis?
This test monitors changes in pain through: cervical flexion, knee extension, dorsiflexion, and overpressure to the skull.
What is the slump test?
What nerve is targeted when performing opposition? Provide the exact name of the nerve.
Median n.