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30 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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What are the 4 types of spinal curvature?
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Vertical Aligned
Lordosis Kyphosis Scoliosis |
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In the ideal standing posture, what is the ideal angle for cervial lordosis
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30-35 degrees
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In the ideal standing posture, what is the ideal angle for thoracic kyphosis
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40 degrees
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In the ideal standing posture, what is the ideal angle for lumbar lordosis
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45 degrees
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Flexion increase compression (anteriorly/posteriorly)
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Anterioly
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Extension increase compression (anteriorly/posteriorly)
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Posteriorly
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Intracervical apophyseal joints (C2- C7) has how many degrees of freedom?
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3
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Atlanto-axial complex (C1-C2) functions for?
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Axial Rotation
Flexion and Extension |
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Atlanto-occipital Joint functions for
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Flexion/Extension
Lateral Flexion (slight) |
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Intracervical Articulations (C2-C7)
functions for |
Flexion/Extension
Lateral Flexion Axial Rotation |
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Normal range for extension is how many degrees?
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85 degrees
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Normal range for flexion is how many degrees?
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45-50 degrees
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Normal range for Lateral Flexion is how many degrees?
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40 deg
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Normal range for Axial Rotation is how many degrees?
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90 degrees
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Surrounds and reinforces each apophyseal joint
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Joint Capsule
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anterior vertebral bodies
Check extension |
Anterior longitudinal
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posterior vertebral bodies
Check flexion |
Posterior longitudinal
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posterior surface of vertebral canal
Check flexion |
Ligamentum Flavum
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between transverse processes
Check lateral flexion and rotation |
Intertransverse Ligament
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Between spinous processes
Check flexion |
Interspinous Ligament
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between tips of spinous processes
Check flexion |
Supraspinous Ligament
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In Lumbar and Thoracic Regions Extension (norms) is?
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35-45 degrees
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In Lumbar and Thoracic Regions Flexion (norms) is?
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85 degrees
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In Lumbar and Thoracic Regions Axial Rotation (norms) is?
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35°
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In Lumbar and Thoracic Regions Lateral Flexion (norms) is?
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45°
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Curvature of spine in all three planes
Most notable in frontal and horizontal |
Scoliosis
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No know cause at this time
80-90% of all cases Develops in adolescent girls most frequently Spinal deformities if left untreated Can compromise lung function |
Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Causes – usually lateral pelvic tilt
Leg length discrepancy Unilateral ROM limitations on one lower extremity Excessive pronation of one foot |
Functional Scoliosis
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defect in laminae of the lumbar arch
often developmental |
Spondylolysis
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Slipping forward of L5 relative to pelvis
usually as a result of spondylolysis |
Spondylolisthesis
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