Anatomy
The first 2 vertebrae of the cervical spine are the ____________ & __________.
atlas and axis
The easiest part of the vertebra to palpate is the _________________.
Spinous process
Name the group of muscles that make up the erector spinae from lateral to medial.
Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis
If there is a diminished or absence of sensation at digits 2 & 3, it is an indication of a problem at which of the following spinal nerves:
Dermatome - C7
Sports movements that characteristically hyperextend the spine are likely to cause:
Spondylolysis
There are ________ bones in the spine.
33
Forward head posture is usually associated with which other postural deviation:
Kyphosis
Movement = trunk flexion
Rectus abdominis
A diminished or absence in ability to perform hallux extension is an indication of a problem at which of the following spinal nerves:
Myotome - L5
The posture resulting in hip extension due to an anterior shift of the pelvis is called:
Swayback
How many vertebrae are in each section of the spine?
Cervical: 7
Thoracic: 12
Lumbar: 5
Sacrum: 5
Coccyx: 5
The Longissimus, Iliocostalis, Spinalis
erector spinae muscles
Neck extension
Scapular Elevation
Trapezius
A diminished or absence in ability to perform knee extension is an indication of a problem at which of the following spinal nerves:
Myotome - L3
The condition that is characterized by painful, progressive kyphosis of the thoracic or lumbar spine that usually occurs in males:
Scheuermann's disease
Gel-like center of the intervertebral disk consisted of mainly water
Nucleus pulposus
T or F: In a typical vertical alignment, a plumb line hanging from the ear should pass just in front of the knee joint and patella
False
Cervical flexion Neck rotation
Scalenes
List 3 locations in which a deep tendon reflex can occur.
Biceps
Brachioradialis
Extensor digitorum
Triceps
Adductor
Patella
Achilles
Hamstring
Which of the following describes Scoliosis:
Abnormal, lateral curvature of the spine
Fibrocartilage that forms the outer portion of the vertebral disk
Annulus fibrosus
T or F: In a postural examination, if the athlete bends over from the waist and the scoliotic curve in the spine straightens, the athlete is most likely suffering from functional scoliosis
True
Elevates Scapula
Levator Scapulae
S1/S2
Plantarflexion, eversion (S1 only), knee flexion, hip extension
The lumbar vertebra that is most likely to slip as a result of spondylolisthesis is:
L5