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Functions of the Spine
Support
Movement
Protection
Shock Absorption
Elements of the Spine
7 Cervical vertebrae - neck
12 Thoracic vertebrae - back
5 Lumbar vertebrae - low back
1 Coccyx
Shape of the spine
2 Primary Curves
*Thoracic - kyphotic
*Sacral - kyphotic
2 Secondary Curves
*Cervical - lordotic
*Lumbar - lordotic
Define Kyphotic
concave anterioroly, convex posteriorly
Define Lordotic
concave posterioroly, convex anteriorly
Where vertebrae meet there are 3 joints
2 Synovial facet joints
1 disc joint (cartilagenous)
Describe disc joint
symphysis, amphiarthrotic joint
firbrocartilage encloses jelly like center
thick, 25% of spinal column height
Main purpose is weight bearing
Describe facet joint
Synovial, gliding
purpose is to guide movement
Spinal Joints together
Allow both gliding movement & circular movement
Disc thickness determines amount of movement @ each segmental level
The plane of facet determines direction of movement
Main spinal ligaments
Anterior longitudinal ligament - limits extension
Posterior longitudinal ligament - limits flexion
Cervical spinal joints
Plane of facets mainly in transverse plain
allow R & L rotation best
Thoracic spinal joints
the plane of facets is frontal
allow R & L lateral flexion
ribcage limits lateral flexion in thoracic
Extension limited by spinous processes
Lumbar spinal joints
Plane of facets in sagittal plane
allow flexion & extension & lateral flexion
Tempomandibular Joint TMJ
Uniaxial, modified hinge
allows elevation & depression
allows protraction & retraction
allows R & L lateral deviation
Has articular disc within joint
Rib joints
Sternocostal - ribs & sternum (cartilaginous)
Costovertebral - ribs & vertebral body (synovial)
Costotransverse - ribs & TP (synovial_)
Muscles of Facial Expression - Eye
Orbicularis Oculi
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
Corrugator Supercilli
Muscles of Facial Expression - Nose
Procerus
Nasalis
Depressor Septi Nasi
Muscles of Facial Expression - Mouth
Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi
Levator Labii Superioris
Zygomaticus Minor
Zygomaticus Major
Levator Angulie Oris
Depressor Anguli Oris
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Mentalis
Buccinator
Orbicularis Oris
Muscles of Suboccipital Group
Extension of head @ atlanto-occipital joint
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
Obliquuus Capitis Inferior
Obliquus Capitis Superior
Postural stabilizers
Cause suboccipital headaches
Infrahyoid Muscles of the Hyoid Group
Depression of the hyoid bone
Sternohyoid
Sternothyroid
Thyrohoid
Omohyoid
Suprahyoid Muscles of the Hyoid Group
Elevation of the hyoid bone & contributes to flexion @ cervical spine
Digastric
Stylohyoid
Mylohoid
Geniohyoid
Muscles of the Prevertebral Group
Flexion of head and/or neck @ spinal joints (whiplash injuries)
Longus Colli
Longus Capitis
Rectus Capitis Anterior
Rectus Capitis Lateralis
Muscles of the posterior trunk
Interspinales
Intertransversarii
Levatores Costarum
Subcostales
Flexors of the Neck
SCM
Scalenes (ant & mid)
Prevertebrals
Hyoids
Flexors of the Trunk
Rectus Abdominis
External Abdominal Oblique
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Psoas Major
Extensors of the Neck
Erector Spinae Group
Transversospinalis Group
Upper Trapezius
Levator Scapulae
Slpenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Suboccipitalis
Interspinales
Extensors of the Trunk
Erector Spinae Group
Transversospinalis Group
Interspinales
Quadratus Lumborum
Lateral Flexors of the Trunk
External Abdominal Oblique
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Quadratus Lumborum
Rectus Abdominis
Lateral Flexors of the Neck
SCM
Scalenes
Upper Trapezius
Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Levator Scapulae
Erector Spinae Group
Transversospinalis Group
Intertransversarii
Ipsilateral Rotator of the Neck
Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Erector Spinae Group
Ipsilateral Rotators of the Trunk
INternal Abdominal Oblique
Erector Spinae Group
Contralateral Rotators of the Neck
SCM
Upper Trapezius
Transversospinalis
Contralateral Rotators of the Trunk
EXternal Abdominal Oblique
Transversospinalis Group
The Hip Joint
Tri-axial ball & socket - synovial
Major ligaments of the hip joint
Iliofemoral (Y) ligament
Pubofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Ligamentum teres (internal w/in joint)
Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Two Pelvic Bones
Sacrum
Posterior Tilters of the pelvis
flexors of the trunk @ lumbosacral joint (abdominals)
extensors of the thigh @ hip (hip extensors)
Anterior tilters of the pelvis
extensors of the trunk @ lumbosacral joint (low back)
flexors of the thigh @ hip (hip flexors)
Coupled Movements
When the movement of one bone requires movement of another
aka coupled action

Active movement
Deep Lateral rotators of the thigh
Six, including Piriformis
Flexors of thigh @ hip joint
Iliopsoas
TFL
Sartorius
Rectus Femoris
Pectinius

Adductor Longus
Gracilis
Adductor Brevis
Gluteus Medius (anterior)
Gluteus Minimus (anterior)
Extensors of thigh @ hip joint
Gluteus Maximus
Hamstrings
*Biceps Femoris (long head)
*Semitendinosus
*Semimembranosus
Adductor Magnus
Gluteus Medius (posterior)
Gluteus Minimus (posterior)
ABductors of thigh @ hip joint
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
TFL
Sartorius
Gluteus Maximus (upper 1/3)
ADductors of thigh @ hip joint
Pectineus
Adductor Longus
Gracilis
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Magnus
Gluteus Maximus (leover 2/3)
Lateral Rotators of thigh @ hip joint
Iliopsoas
Gluteus Maximus
Piriformis
Superior Gemellus
Obturator Internus
Inferior Gemellus
Obturator Externus
Quadratus Femoris
Sartorius
Gluteus Medius (posterior)
Gluteus Minimus (posterior)
Medial Rotators of thigh @ hip joint
Gluteus Medius (anterior)
Gluteus Minimus (anterior)
TFL
Posterior tilters of pelvis @ hip joint
Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus
Biceps Femoris (long head)
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Gluteus Medius (posterior)
Gluteus Minimus (posterior)
Anterior tilters of pelvis @ hip joint
Iliopsoas
TFL
Sartorius
Rectus Femoris
Pectineus
Adductor Longus
Gracilis
Adductor Brevis
Gluteus Medius (anterior)
Gluteus Minimus (anterior)
Depressors of pelvis @ hip joint
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
TFL
Sartorius
Gluteus Maximus (upper 1/3)
Posterior tilters of pelvis @ lumbosacral joint
Rectus Abdominus
External Abdominal Oblique
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Anterior tilters of pelvis @ lumbosacral joint
Latissimus Dorsi
Erector Spinae Group
Transversospinalis Group
QL
Elevators of pelvis @ lumbosacral joint
QL
Erector Spinae Group
Transversospinalis Group
Knee Joint
Biaxial modified hinge synovial joint
formed by tibia & femur
2 fibrocarilaginous discs between femur & tibia
Medial & Lateral menisci
Major ligaments of knee joint
Medial Collateral ligament
Lateral Collateral ligament
Anterior Cruciate ligament
Posterior Cruciate ligament
Ankle Joint
Uniaxial hinge synovial joint
formed by distal tibia & fibula with talus
Tallus held by 2 malleolii (nut & wrench)
Major ligaments of ankle joint
Anterior talofibular ligament(laterally)
Posterior talofibular ligament (laterally)
Calcaneofibular ligament (laterally)
Deltoid ligament (medially)
Subtalar Joint
Uniaxial (part synovial, part fibrous)
Talus & calcaneus
Metatarsophalangeal Joints (MTP)
Biaxial synovial joints
5 per foot

Flexion & Extension
Abduction & Adduction
Interphalangeal Joints (pedis)
Uniaxial hinge synovial
2 per toe
1 per big toe
PIP
DIP
Flexors of leg @ knee joint
Hamstrings
*Biceps Femoris
*Semitendinosus
*Semimembranosus
Sartorius
Gracilis
Gastrocnemium
Popliteus
Extensors of leg @ knee joint
TFL
Quadriceps Femoris Group
*Rectus Femoris
*Vastus Lateralis
*Vastus Medialis
*Vastus Intermedius
Gluteus Maximus
Medial Rotators of leg @ knee joint
Sartorius
Gracilis
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Popliteus
Lateral Rotators of leg @ knee joint
Biceps Femoris
Dorsiflexors of foot @ ankle
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor Hallicus Longus
Fibularis Tertius
*all anterior compartment
*cross in front of malleolii
Plantaflexors of foot @ ankle joint
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Fibularis Longus
Fibularis Brevis
Tibialis Posterior
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallicus Longus
Inverters of foot @ subtalar joint
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallicus Longus
Tibialis Posterior
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
*attach medially @ foot
Everters of foot @ subtalar joint
Fibularis Longus
Fibularis Brevis
Fibularis Tertius
Extensor Digitorum Longus
*attach laterally @ foot
Intrinsic Muscles of the foot
Dorsal Surface
Plantar Surface layer 1
Plantar Surface layer 2
Plantar Surface layer 3
Plantar Surface layer 4
A muscle that causes contralateral rotation of cervical spine
SCM
Muscles that causes lateral flexion of cervical spine
Spenius Capitus
Erector Spinae
Scalenes
An ipsilateral rotator of the trunk
INternal abdominal oblique
A muscle that causes Left Lateral flexion of the trunk
Left External Oblique
Muscles that are posterior to the spine & attach to the spine cause
spinal flexion
The abdominal muscles make up the _________ of the trunk
Flexors
The SCM & scalenes are important ___________ of the cervical spine
lateral flexors
The QL is a strong __________ of the trunk
lateral flexor
What is the combined acton of the prevertebral muscles @ the cervical spine?
Flexion
What is the combined action of the hyoid muscle group @ the cervical spine?
Flexion
What is the main spinal action of the interspinales muscles?
Extension of neck & trunk @ spinal joints
What is the main spinal action of the intertransverarii muscles?
Lateral flextion
Name as many muscles as possible that cause L rotation of the cervical spine
R SCM
R upper trapezius
R Transversospinalis
L Erector Spinae
L Splenius Capitis
L Splenius Cervicis
Name as many muscles as possible that cause L lateral flexion of the trunk
L External Oblique
L Rectus Abdominus
L QL
L Erector Spinae
L Transversospinalis Group
L Iliopsoas
List muscles that laterally rotate leg & hip
Gluteus Maximus
Iliopsoas
Piriformis
List muscles that ADduct hip joint
Pectineus
Adductor Longus
Gracilis
Which muscles cause ABduction & Medial Rotation @ hip joint
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
TFL
Medial rotation & abduction @ hip are performed primarily by the same muscles
True
The main action of Iliopsoas
Flexion of the hip
There are _________ deep lateral rotators of hip joint
Six,including Piriformis
Which muscles, when tight, cause posterior tilt of pelvis?
Hamstrings
Which muscles, when tight, cause anterior tilt of pelvis?
Iliopsoas
Which muscle is likely to be tight on the elevated side of a lateral pelvic tilt?
QL
Which muscle is likely to be tight on the depressed side of a lateral pelvic tilt?
Gluteus Medius
The hip on the same side of a pelvic rotation will _______ to allow the lower extremity on that side to continue facing forward
Medially rotate
If you have L rotation of the pelvis, what direction will the spine (lumbar & thoracic) move in order to keep the trunk facing forward?
Right rotation
When you extend your thigh @ the hip joint in an active movement, the pelvis will tilt
Anteriorly
With a lateral pelvic tilt, the lumbar spine laterally flexes to the same or opposite side of the pelvic tilt
Opposite
Name the 4 muscles that produce extension of the leg @ knee joint
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Intermedius
Name the 3 hamstring muscles & each attachment below the knee
Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Beside the hamstrings, name 3 muscles that can flex the leg @ knee joint
Sartorius
Gracilis
Gastrocnemius
Name the one muscle covered that can cause lateral rotation @ knee joint
Biceps Femoris
Name at least 3 muscles that can cause medial rotation of knee joint
Sartorius
Gracilis
Semitendinosus
Which ligament of the knee is most likely to be sprained with a blow to the leg and or/thigh from the lateral side moving medially?
Medial collateral ligament
`Which ligament is most commonly ruptured of the knee - common sports injury
ACL
Anterior Cruciate
What are the general functions of the menisci in the knee?
Shock Absorption
Increase stability
Which ligament of the ankle is most commonly sprained in the body?
Anterior talofibular
Name 4 muscles that can cause plantarflexion of the ankle
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Fibularis Longus
Fibularis Brevis
Name 2 muscles that can cause dorsiflexion of the ankle
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Name 3 muscles that can cause inversion of the foot @ the subtalar joint
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
Extensor Hallicus Longus
Static Posture
Good - easy, balanced on weight bearing joints without excess stress on tissues

Bad - places excess stress on body tissues
Dynamic Posture
Good - dynamically balanced, maintains freedom of movement thru awareness

Bad - dynamic process, out of balance, "stuck" or causes pain
Posture compensation
When body segment is off balance, the body compensates to avoid falling
Compensation methods
Counterbalancing body segments

Increasing stress upon muscles

Increasing stress upon ligaments
Common postural problems
Swayback
Rounded Shoulders
Head Anterior
Types of movement
Active
Passive
Ballistic
Define ballistic movement
Person moves joint initially w/active contraction & lets momentum complete movement passively
Procioperception
A body's sense of self
Awareness of it's position & movement through space
Types of proprioceptors
Muscle
Positional/movement
Equilibrium
Muscle Proprioceptors
Muscle spindles
Golgi Tendon Organs
Muscles of Mastication
Temporalis
Masseter
Lateral Pterygoid
Medial Pteragoid
Right Rotators of Neck
R Splenius Capitis
R Splenius Cervicis
R Erector Spinae Group
L SCM
L Transversospinalis
L Upper Trap
L Rotators of Neck
L Spenius Capitis
L Splenius Cervicis
L Erector Spinae Group
R SCM
R Transversospinalis
R Upper Trap
R Rotators of Trunk
R Internal Abdominal Oblique
R Erector Spinae Group
L External Ab Oblique
L Transversospinalis Group
L Rotators of Trunk
L Internal Abdominal Oblique
L Erector Spinae Group
R External Abdominal Oblique
Plumbline Lateral Landmarks
Ear
Shoulder
Greater Trochanter
Side of Knee
Lateral Malleolus
Postural Assessment observations parameters
Alignment
Proportions of body parts, size & shape
Muscular Effort
Innate Reflexes
True reflexes, hard wired response to certain stimulus
Learned Behaviors
Not true reflexes
Muscle Spindles
In muscle belly
detect changes in length
Contract when strongly stimulated
Golgi Tendon Organs
Near tendon/muscle junction
detect tension on tendon
Relax when strongly stimulated
Pacinian Corpuscles
Connective Tissues - soles of fee
Detect changes in mechanical force ie: pressure
Provide dynamic info to CNS