Anatomy & Structure
This specific structure forms the outer periphery of the intervertebral disc.
annulus fibrosus
The "cervicis" region of the body is located here.
neck
This term is used broadly to describe the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
sciatica
This is the most common cervical neurological injury sustained by athletes.
pinched nerve
When sitting, you should do this with your feet to help prevent lower back injuries.
putting them flat on the floor
This bone is formed by the fusion of five vertebrae and constitutes the pelvis.
sacrum
These are the specific counts of vertebrae in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions, respectively.
7, 12, and 5
These types of sports movements are most likely to cause spondylolysis.
hyperextension of the spine
This injury produces many of the same signs as a cervical fracture, making them hard to distinguish.
cervical dislocation
This is the most common mechanism for sustaining a low back strain.
sudden extension with trunk rotation
The thoracis, multifidus, and rotatores are deep muscles all responsible for extension, and this movement of the spine
rotation
This region of the spine consists of seven vertebrae and is highly vulnerable to sports injuries.
Cervical Spine
This condition involves centrally located pain that radiates to the buttocks and down the back of the leg.
sciatica
Looking at this specific physical indicator is the easiest way to tell the difference between a cervical dislocation and a fracture.
position of the neck
When palpating an injured athlete's spine, they should be instructed to lie in this position.
prone position
The gluteus maximus attaches posteriorly to this bone, known as the tailbone.
coccyx
This specific lumbar vertebra is the one most likely to slip as a result of spondylolisthesis.
L5
This injury most often occurs in the lumbar vertebrae as a result of hyperflexion.
compression fracture
An athlete with a burning sensation and tingling from the shoulder to the hand that disappears after a few days likely has this.
pinched nerve
This type of cervical injury occurs less often than fracture but could be just debilitating if not fatal
dislocations
These are the largest and thickest vertebrae in the spinal column.
lumbar
This specific intervertebral disc is the one most often injured in the lumbar region.
L4 and L5
This specific injury or condition often occurs when a patient's hip levels are asymmetrical.
sacroiliac sprain
Most serious cervical injuries in football are caused by this mechanism while targeting.
axial loading
This is a complication of spondylolysis that often results in hypermobility of a vertebral segment.
spondylolisthesis