A freely moveable (synovial joint) is classified as:
What is a diarthrotic joint
100
What are the actions for the transversospinalis muscle group:
What is Extension and contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck
100
When palpating quadratus lumborum, how should the therapist orient the pressure?
What is lateral to medial ( on the lateral side of the erector spinae muscles)
200
Locations where muscles, tendons and ligaments attach to bone
What is bony markings
200
The long cylindrical shaft of a long bone is called
What is the diaphysis
200
This type of synovial joint offers the greatest range of motion
What is a ball and socket
200
What joint action is best used to engage and palpate the erector spinae group bilaterally?
What is extension of the trunk
200
These muscles when tight will lead to an anterior tilt of the pelvis and increase the lordotic curve of the spine
What is the erector spinae muscles
300
This term describes where bones come together
What is an articulation
300
The hollow space within the center of a long bone
What is the medullary cavity
300
Which type of synovial joint is limited to rotation?
What is a pivot joint
300
What is a general rule for muscles that stabilize the spine?
They are small and deep
300
Which muscle has the following attachments: occiput, nuchal ligament, s.p. of C7-T12, to the lateral clavicle, acromion and spine of the scapula
What is the trapezius
400
Small round bones which are embedded in tendons are classified as
What is sesamoid bones
400
The bone forming cells are the
What is osteoblasts
400
The hips and shoulders are which type of joint?
What is a ball and socket
400
What are the attachments for the quadratus lumborum?
What is 12th rib, transverse processes of L1-L4 to the posterior iliac crest
400
Which muscle has the following attachments: T.P. of C1-C4 to the medial border of the scapula from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula
What is the Levator Scapulae
500
The sternum and scapulae are examples of which type of bone
What is flat bone
500
These osteocytes break down bone tissue
What is osteoclasts
500
Which synovial joints have movement limited to flexion and extension
What is a hinge joint
500
What innervates the quadratus lumborum?
What is The lumbar plexus
500
What are two actions of the Levator Scapulae?
What is extension of the neck and elevation of the scapula.