Spine Jeopardy

Anatomy

100

The first 2 vertebrae of the cervical spine are the ____________ & __________.

atlas and axis

200

There are ________ bones in the spine.

33

300

How many vertebrae are in each section of the spine?

1. Cervical:  7

2. Thoracic:  12

3. Lumbar:  5

4. Sacrum:  5

5. Coccyx:  5

400

Gel-like center of the intervertebral disk consisted of mainly water

Nucleus pulposus

500

Fibrocartilage that forms the outer portion of the vertebral disk

Annulus fibrosus

Palpation/ Posture

100

The easiest part of the vertebra to palpate is the _________________.

Spinous process

200

Forward head posture is usually associated with which other postural deviation:

Kyphosis

300

The Longissimus, Iliocostalis, Spinalis

erector spinae muscles

400

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

500

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

Muscles

100

Name the group of muscles that make up the erector spinae from lateral to medial.

Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis

200

Movement = trunk flexion

Rectus abdominis

300

• Neck extension

• Scapular Elevation

Trapezius

400

Cervical flexion Neck rotation

Scalenes

500

Elevates Scapula 

Levator Scapulae

Myotomes and Dermatomes

100

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

200

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

300

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

400

List 3 locations in which a deep tendon reflex can occur.

• Biceps

• Brachioradialis

• Extensor digitorum

• Triceps

• Adductor

• Patella

• Achilles 

• Hamstring

500

S1/S2

 Plantarflexion, eversion (S1 only), knee flexion, hip extension

Injuries

100

Sports movements that characteristically hyperextend the spine are likely to cause:

 Spondylolysis

200

The posture resulting in hip extension due to an anterior shift of the pelvis is called:

 Swayback

300

The condition that is characterized by painful, progressive kyphosis of the thoracic or lumbar spine that usually occurs in males: 

Scheuermann's disease

400

Which of the following describes Scoliosis:

Abnormal, lateral curvature of the spine

500

The lumbar vertebra that is most likely to slip as a result of spondylolisthesis is:

L5