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The ligament that extends from the sides of the dens to lateral margins of foramen magnum

Alar
resolve _____ dysfunction before treating Chapman’s Reflex points
pelvic
Attaches the atlas to the lateral masses of C1 to hold the dens in place
Transverse
What does TART stand for?
Tissue Texture Changes
Assymmetry
Restriction
Tenderness
Name tow diseases that weaken the AA ligaments and cause subluxation
RA
Down's syndrome
The “gangliaform contractions” represent ______ _____ reflexes.
Neurolymphatic Viscerosomatic
The articulation of the superior uncinate process and the superadjacent vertebrae is
Joints of Lushka
What is an anatomic barrier?
a point in which a Dr can passively move any given joint; any movement beyond this barrier will cause ligament, tendon, or skeletal injury
_________ are superior lateral projections originating from the posterior lateral rim of the vertebral bodies of C3-C7
Uncinate Processes
In current clinical practice, Chapman’s points are used more for diagnosis than for ______.
treatment
These joints play an important role in cervical sidebending
Joints of Lushka
What is a restrictive (pathological) barrier?
This barrier lies before the physiological barrier and prevents full range of motion of that joint
Degeneration or hypertrophy changes in the Joints of Luschka can lead to
foraminal stenosis and nerve root compression
Describe the tissue findings in acute somatic dysfunction
edematous, erthymatous, boggy with increased moisture; muscles are hypertonic
The most common cause of cervical nerve root pressure is degeneration of _______ plus _______
Joints of Luschka plus hypertrophic arthritis
Chapman’s Points are found deep in the subcutaneous tissues, lying on the deep muscular fascia or __________.
periosteum
Describe the tissue changes in chronic somatic dysfunction
decreased or no edema, no erythema, cool dry skin, with slight tension; decreased muscle tone, flaccid, ropy, fibrotic
Contrast the assymmetry, restriction, and tenderness changes in acute vs/ chronic somatic dysfunction
Acute: assymmetry is present, restriction is present and there is pain with movement; severe/sharp
Chronic: assymmetry is present with compensation in other areas of the body; there is restriction with decreased or no pain; dull, achy, burning
Describe the nodules of Champman's points
Small
Smooth
Firm
Discretely Palpable or Grouped in Irregular Patches
Approximately 2 to 3 mm in diameter when found alone
If AA is rotated right that means that ____ is rotated on _____
C1 is rotated right on C2
What is Fryette Law 1?

Fryette law 2?
Neutral position, sidebending and rotation occur in opposite directions
(One=Opposite)

Non-neutral, flexed or extended, rotation and sidebending occur in the same directions
(Two=Together)
What is the orientation for the superior facets for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions?
Cervical: backward, upward, medial (BUM)
Thoracic: backward, upward, lateral (BUL)
Lumbar: backward, medial (BM)
What is the main motion of the OA segment?
flexion and extension; SB and rotation occur to opposite sides
For OA motion testing, a right deep sulcus indicates
left sidebending, which indicates right rotation

B/C sidebending and rotation are opposite in OA
What is the main motion of the AA segment?
Rotation, with SB to the opposite side
In OA translation motion testing, right translation will =
Force is from left to right= Left sidebending ie Karate chop
What is the main motion of C2-C4?

C5 - C7
Roation, with SB to the same side

Sidebending, with rotation to the same side
What is the main motion of the thoracic spine?

Lumbar spine?
ROTATION

Flexion and Extension
C2-C7 translation motion testing is similar to occiput except that you place your fingers on
Lateral border of articular pillar
What is the Rule of 3's mean?
A useful way to refer to ID the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebra
T1-T3: SP is located at the same level as the TP
T4-T6: SP are located 1/2 segment below the TP
T7-T9: SP are one segment below the TP
T10-SP is one segment below
T11-SP is 1/2 segment below
T12-SP is even with TP
C2-C7 rotational motion testing, you place your fingers over _________. Then rotate the head left and right checking for
Posterior surface of the articular pillars
Freedom of Resistance
Which ribs are considered "atypical" ribs?

True ribs?

Floating rib?

False Fib
rib 1, 2, 11, 12 (sometimes 10); REMEBER: atypical ribs have #1 and #2 in them

Ribs 1-7; attach to the sternum through costal cartilages

Ribs 8-10; do not attach directly to the sternum; attach via costal cartilage to the cartilage of the superior rib

Ribs 11-12; remain unattached anteriorly
An acute injury to the cervical spine is best treated with
Indirect Fascial Treatment or
Counter Strain
What are the 3 classifications of rib movement?
1. Pump handle: upper ribs 1-5
2. Bucket handle: middle ribs 6-10
3. Caliper motion: Ribs 11-12
Where is the location of pain in cervical foraminal stenosis?
Pain radiates into the upper extremity
What is an Inhalation rib dysfunction mean?

Exhalation rib dysfunction?
The dysfunctional rib will move cephalad during inhation, but will not move caudad during exhalation; rib appears to be "held up"

The dysfunctional rib movs caudad during exhalation, but does not move cephalad during inhalation; rib appears to be "held down"
What is the quality of pain for Foraminal stenosis?
Dull ache, shooting pain or paresthsias
Pain on Palpation of Chapman's points
Pinpoint
Located Under the Palpating Finger
Non-radiating
Sharp
Exquisitely Distressing
What are the signs and symptoms of Cervical Stenosis?
Positive Spurling's Test=Increased neck pain with Extension
Paraspinal muscle spasm
Tenderpoints
What is the "key" rib in an inhalation vs. exhalation dysfunction?
Inhalation: key rib is the lowest rib of the dysfunction
Exhalation: key rib is the uppermost rib of the dysfunction
What is the radiologically finding for cervical foraminal stenosis? AP view?
Oblique?
Osteophytes formation on AP and Lateral views
Oblique view shows narrowing of intervertebral foramina
Name the muscles included in the Erector Spinae group:
"SILO"
Spinalis, Iliocostalis, LOngissimus
What OMT treatment should be used for Cervical Foraminal Stenosis?
ME
FPR, Myofascial release, counterstrain
What does Spina bifida mean?
a developmental anomaly where there is a defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment; usually occurs in the lumbar spine
What are the 3 types of spina bifida?
1. Spina bifida occulta: no herniation thru the defect; patch of hair over site; rarely has neuro deficits
2. Spina bifida meningocele: herniation of meninges thru the defect
3. Spina bifida menigmyelocele: herniation of meninges and nerve roots thru the defect; neuro deficits
What is a flexion contracture of the iliopsoas associated with?
associated with a non-neutral dysfunction of L1 and L2
What does Spondylosis refer to?

Spondylolysis?

spondylolisthesis?
A radiographic term for degenerative changes within the intervertbral disc and ankylosing of adjacent vertebral bodies

A defect in the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the vertebral body; oblique radiographic views show it as a "collar" on a scotty dog

anterior displacement of one vertebra in relation to the one below it; often occurs at L4-L5
How do you name the curves for scoliosis, if it sidebends left vs. if is sidebends to the right?
Curve that is SB to left with scoliosis to the right= Dextroscoliosis
Curve that is SB to the right with scoliosis to the left= Levoscoliosis
What is significant about the sacrospinous ligament?
It divides the greater and lesser sciatic foramen
What are the four types of sacral motion?
"DRIP"
1. Dynamic: motion that occurs during ambulation
2. Respiratory: motion occurs about the superior transverse axis of the sacrum
3. Inherent: same as respiratory; during craniosacral extension the sacrum nutates ("nods forward) and during flexion the sacrum rotates posteriorly ("counter-nutates)
4. Postural: motion occurs about the middel transverse axis of the sacrum
What are the rules of L5 on the sacrum?
1. if L5 is SB, a sacral oblique axis is engaged on the same side as the SB
2. if L5 is rotated, the sacrum rotates opposite on an oblique axis
3. seated flexion tests is found on the opposite side of the oblique axis
What is a common dysfuntion in the post partum patient due to birth mechanics?
bilateral sacral flexion
How long do you manipulate a Chapman's reflex point?
Continue this for 10 to 30 seconds
The sternal angle attaches _____ rib and is at level _____
Rib 2 and Level T4
What are the rotator cuff muscles?
"SITS"
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
How do you remember the brachial plexus?
Roots exit spinal cord to form
Trunks which form
Divisions which form
Cords which form
Branches
The motions of the thoracic spine in order
Rotation> Sidebending> Flexion and Extension
What is the most common type of brachial plexus injury?
Erb- Duchenne Palsy: Upper arm paralysis caused by injury to C5 and C6 nerve roots usually during childbirth ("waiter's tip")
Name the Carpal bones, starting with the proximal row on the radial side:
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetral, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate
What attaches to the Distal Interphalangeal joints (DIP)?
Deep Finger Flexors (flexor digitorum profundus)
Describe the movment of the ulna and wrist if the carrying angle is increased? decreased?
Increased: ulna is ABducted, wrist ADduction
Decreased: Ulna is ADDucted and wrist is ABducted
What are the 3 movement components of Pronation of the ankle?

Supination of the ankle?
dorsiflexion, eversion, abduction

plantarflexion, inversion, adduction
What makes up O'Donahue's Triad? (terrible triad)
injury to ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus
In what position is the ankle most stable?
Dorsiflexion
NAme the landmarks of a typical rib
Tubercle
HEad
Neck
Angle
Shaft
What is the most commonly injured ligament in the foot?
Anterior TaloFibular ligament
("Always Tears First")
What are the components (5) of the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM)?
CNS, CSF, Dural membranes, Cranial bones, Sacrum
The dura projects caudally down the spinal canal and has firm attachments to what 4 things?
Foramen Magnum, C2, C3, S2
What are the four components constituting a Craniosacral Flexion?
1. Flexion of Midline bones
2. Sacral Base Posterior
3. Decreased AP diameter of cranium
4. Ext Rotation of paired bones
What are the four components constituting Craniosacral extension?
1. extension of midline bones
2. sacral base is anterior
3. increased AP diameter of the cranium
4. Int Rotation of paired bones
What does a compression strain of the SBS result in?
A severely decreased C.R.I and is usually due to trauma, especially to the back of the head
Vagal Somatic dysfunction can be due to what?
Due to OA, AA, and/or C2 dysfunction
CV4: Bulb decompression will do what to the C.R.I?
It will increase it
SNS: organ and corresponding nerve levels
1. Head and neck
2. Heart
3. Resp system
1. T1-T4
2. T1-T5
3. T2-T7
SNS: organ and corresponding nerve levels
1. Esophagus
2. Upper GI tract (stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, parts of pancreas and duodenum)
1. T2-T8
2. T5-T9
SNS: Organs and corresponding nerve levels:
1. Middle GI tract (portons of pancreas/duodenum, jejunum, ileum, ascending colon, prox 2/3 of transverse colon)
2. Lower GI tract (distal 1/3 of transverse colon, descending, sigmoid colon, rectum)
1. T10-T11
2. T12-L2
Condylar Compression causes what in newborns?
suckling difficulties
What refers pain when pressed-Trigger points or tender points?
Trigger points refer pain when pressed, not tender points
Where is the tenderpoint for L5 located?
Located 1cm lateral to the pubic symphysis on the superior ramus
What is a memory tool to help you remember the patient position for forward and backward sacral torsions?
Forward torsions= patient lies Face down
Backward torsions= patient lies on their back
Anterior narrowing of intercostal space above dysfunctional rib
Inhalation
What are the absolute contraindications for HVLA?
Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis (including Potts Dz), fractures in area of thrust, Bone mets, Severe RA, Downs syndrome
Superior edge of posterior rib is prominent
Inhalation dys
What are the relative contraindications for HVLA?
Acute whiplash, Preggers, Post-Surgical conditions, herniated nucleus pulposus, pts on anti-coag therapy or hemophiliacs, vertebral artery ischemia
Chapman point: Stomach acid point

stomach peristalsis point

liver point

liver, GB point
left 5th rib space

left 6th rib space

right 5th rib space

right 6th rib space
Motion of occipital condyles on atlas C1

C1 on C2
OA

AA
Erector spinae group acronym
I Like Spagetti
Ilocostalis
Longisssimus
Spinalis
What are the typical ribs

Atypical ribs
3-10

1,2,11,12 sometimes 10
Why is Rib 1 atypical?

Rib 2?

Ribs 11 and 12?
Articulates only with T1 and no angle

A large tuberosity on the shaft for serratus anterior

Articulate only with vertebrae and lack tubercles
What are the true ribs?

False ribs?

Floating ribs?
Ribs 1-7, attach to the sternum

Ribs 8-12, do not attach directly to sternum

Ribs 11, 12
Anterior narrowing of intercostal space above dysfunctional rib
Inhalation
The intervertebral disc level at the level of iliac crest
L4-L5
T10 dermatome at umbilicus which is anterior to ________disc
L3 and L4
A bony deformity where one or both of the transverse processes of L5 articulate with sacrum

Failure of fusion of S1 with other sacral
Sacralization

Lumbarization
A developmental anomaly with a defect in the closure of lamina of vertebral segment
Spina Bifida
Herniation of the meninges and the nerve thru the defect. Assoc. w/ neurological deficits.
Spina bifida meningomyelocele
What is the alignment of the facets the major motion of the lumbar spine is F/E
Backward and medial for the superior
The lumbosacral angle is formed by the intersection of
Horizontal line
Line of inclination of the sacrum
Due to narrowing of the ________ postriolateral herniation of intervertebral disc a common problem
longitudinal ligament
Psoas syndrome organic causes
1. Appendicitis
2. Sigmoid colon dysfunction
3. Ureteral calculi
4. Ureter dysfunction
5. Metastatic carcinoma of the prostate
6. Salpingitis
Increased pain when standing or walking, + Thomas test, tenderpoint medial to ASIS, nonneutral L1 or L2, + pelvic shift test to the contralateral
Psoas Syndrome
A flexion contracture of iliopsoas is often associated with a
Nonneutral dysfunction L1 or L2
A defect of pars interarticularis w/o anterior displacement of the vertebral body. And what would it look like with a oblique x-ray?
Spondylolysis

Scotty dog with a collar
what does a Spondylolisthesis look like on x-ray? What is the most often site for it? What causes it? How do you grade it?
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to the one below

L4/L5
Fatigue fractures in pars interarticularis

Grade 1= 0-25%
Grade 2= 25-50
Grade 3= 50-75
Grade 4 = >75
What is the Tx for Spondylolisthesis?
Reduce lumbar lordosis
No HVLA
Curve that is sidebent left = ____scoliosis

Curve that is sidebent right = ____scoliosis
Right scoliosis=dextroscoliosis

Left scoliosis= levoscoliosis
Cobb angle
X-ray films:
1. draw horizontal lines from the vertebrae involved
2. Draw perpendicular lines from these horizontal line and measure the acute angle
Mild scoliosis, moderate, and severe =
5-15

20 - 45

>50
Respiratory function is compromised if scoliosis curve is greater than

CV function is compromised if thoracic curve is greater
50

75
Most common cause of scoliosis
Idiopathic
Konstancin exercises
Tx for Mild Scoliosis
A series of exercise that improve scoliotic curve
Tx for Moderate Scoliosis

Severe?
OMT, Konstancin, and PT + spinal orthotic

Surgery
Most common cause of short leg syndrome?

A short keg syndrome results in
Hip replacement

Sacral base unleveling
Vertebral sidebending and rotation
Innominate rotation
What is the Tx for short leg syndrome?
OMT directed toward the spine and lower extremity, if leg length still exist get a standing X-ray and consider a heel lift if femoral head diff is >5mm
Shoulder muscle: Abduction of Arm

External rotation

Internal rotation
Supraspinatus

Infraspinatus
Teres Minor

Subscapularis
Primary flexor of shoulder/arm

Abductor

Extensors

adductors

External rotaters
Deltoid( Anterior Portion)

Deltoid middle portion

Latissimus dorsi, Teres Major, Deltoid

Pectoralis major, latissimus Dorsi

Infraspinatus, Teres Minor
Most common dys of SC joint
Clavicle, anterior and superior on sternum
What three ligs. stabilize the AC joint?
AC ligament
Coracoacromial lig
Coracoclavicular lig
The most common somatic dys at the AC joint
Clavicle, superior and lateral on the acromion
Compression can occur at what three places in TOS?
1. Tween anterior and middle scalenes
2. Tween clavicle and first rib
3. Tween pectoralis minor and upper ribs
______ ligament divides the greater and lesser sciatic foramen
Sacrospinous ligament
Umbilicus landmark is
L3-L4
What are the common weakened muscles in TOS?
Serratus Anterior
Middle Trapezius/Rhomboids
Lower Trap
Decreased ROM that consistently gets worse over one year.
Extension is preserved
Frozen shoulder
Internal rotation and adduction limited with
Tight Anterior CApsule: Apply's Scratch Test
Tendetpoint lies along the superior angle of the scapula
Levator scapula
Group of muscles associated with type II mechanincs
Rotatores
Direct HVLA for Abduction Lesion
Apply traction and carry wrist into ABDUCTION
Apply HVLA in ADDUCTION
Anterior Cervical Fasica:Engage the scalenes with
Medial and Inferior Pressure
Teres Minor technique Tx
Contact the Teres Minor and carry it superiorly, medially, and slightly anteriorly
Coracobrachialis Tx Anterior technique
Engage anterior shoulder and direct posterior and slightly medial