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origin of blood supply to the upper extremities
subclavian artery

(L subclavian originates directly from the aortic arch and the R subclavian originates from the brachiocephalic trunk)
the subclavian artery passes between what
between the anterior and middle scalenes
location of subclavian vein in relation to the scalenes
passes anterior to the anterior scalene
subclavian artery directly becomes what artery, and where does this occur
axillary artery (occurs at the lateral border of the 1st rib)
axillary artery directly becomes what artery, and where does this occur
brachial artery (occurs at the inferior border of teres minor)
first major branch off the brachial artery
profunda brachial artery
the profunda brachial artery accompanies what nerve
radial nerve
the brachial artery terminates by becomming what arteries, and where does this occur
ulnar and radial arteries (occurs under the bicipital aponeurosis)
course of the radial artery
along the lateral aspect of the arm
course of the ulnar artery
along the medial aspect of the arm
the radial artery becomes what
deep palmar arterial arch
the ulnar artery becomes what
superficial palmar arterial arch
where does the R UE drain to
R lymphatic duct
where does the L UE drain to
thoracic duct
aka as tennis elbow
lateral epicondylitis
aka golfer elbow
medial epicondylitis
only bone to connect the UE to the axial spine
clavicle
functional (not anatomical) joint of the shoulder
scapulothoracic
muscles of the rotator cuff
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
primary flexor of the shoulder
anterior deltoid
MOST important abductor of the shoulder
middle portion of the deltoid
primary adductors of the shoulder
pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
primary external rotators of the shoulder
infraspinatus and teres minor
primary internal rotators of the shoulder
subscapularis
primary extensors of the shoulder
latissimus dorsi, teres major, and posterior deltoid
for every 3 degrees of shoulder abduction, what is the ratio of glenohumeral to scapulothoracic motion
2:1
what is the most common somatic dysfunction of the shoulder (i.e. restricted in what motion?)
restriction in internal/external rotation
3 locations of TOS
1. between the anterior and middle scalenes
2. between the clavicle and 1st rib
3. between the pectoralis minor and upper ribs
test to assess for TOS between the anterior/middle scalenes
Adsons
test to assess for TOS between the clavicle and 1st rib
Halstead (military)
test to assess for TOS between pectoralis minor and the upper ribs
Wright's test (aka hyperabduction test)
condition characterized by pain during shoulder abduction (especially between 60-120 degrees); gradual onset; ROM is still intact and there is no sign of muscle atrophy
supraspinatus tendonitis
characterized by pain during shoulder abduction and a positive armdrop test; muscle testing reveals atrophy; loss of full ROM; pain is worse at night; origin of dysfunction is usually trauma
rotator cuff tear (usually supraspinatus)
characterized by severly decreased ROM of the UE; restriction in abduction and internal/external rotation is most common; pain occurs at the end of ROM exercises; may last years; caused by prolonged immobility of the UE
adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder")
muscle and nerve affected in "winged scapula"
serratus anterior muscle and long thoracic nerve
MOST common brachial plexus injury
Erb's palsy
nerve roots affected in Erb's palsy
C5, C6
nerve roots affected in Klumpke's palsy
C8, T1
nerve affected in "crutch palsy" (aka "saturday night palsy")
radial nerve
nerve injured in wrist drop
radial nerve
name the 8 bones of the wrist going from lateral to medial and starting proximally
scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capate, and hamate
most common fractured bone of the wrist
scaphoid
most common dislocated bone of the wrist
lunate
muscular origin for the flexors of the wrist and hand
medial epicondyle
muscular origin for the extensors of the wrist and hand
lateral epicondyle
primary supinator of the forearm
biceps
innervation to the thenar muscles
median nerve
innervation to the hypothenar muscles
ulnar nerve
ONLY thenar muscle NOT innervated by the median nerve (and what nerve innervates this muscle)
adductor pollicis brevis (ulnar nerve)
median nerve innervates what lumbricals
1st and 2nd
ulnar nerve innervates what lumbricals
3rd and 4th
action of the dorsal interossei muscles
abduction
action of the palmar interossei muscles
adduction
definition of cubitus valgus
carrying angle > 15 degrees; characterized by abduction of the ulna and adduction of the wrist
definition of cubitus varus
carrying angle < 3 degrees; characterized by adduction of the ulna and abduction of the wrist
what is the parallelogram effect
increased carrying angle (i.e. abduction of the ulna) causes adduction of the wrist- and vice a versa
how does the radial head glide during supination
anteriorly
how does the radial head glide during pronation
posteriorly
anterior radial head is caused from what type of fall
falling backwards (onto a supinated forearm)
posterior radial head is caused from what type of fall
falling forward (onto a pronated forearm)
how does the olecranon deviate with abduction of the ulna
medially
how does the olecranon deviate with adduction of the ulna
laterally
nerve affected in carpal tunnel syndrome
median nerve
OMM tests (4) to asses for carpal tunnel syndrome
tinel's, phalen's, provocation, and prayer tests
symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
paresthesias in the thumb, index finger, and lateral side of the middle finger; dull pain on palmar side of wrist may also be present
gold standard test for carpal tunnel syndrome
nerve conduction / electromyography studies
treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome
1. splints, NSAIDS, steroid injections, surgery
2. rib raising
3. treat cervical and myofascial restrictions to enhance brachial plexus functioning
4. direct treatments to the carpal tunnel
swan-neck deformity and boutonniere deformity result are seen in what disease
rheumatoid arthritis
nerve(s) affected in claw hand
median and ulnar nerves
nerve(s) affected in ape hand
median nerve
nerve(s) affected in bishop's deformity
ulnar nerve
cause of Dupuytren's contracture
contracture of palmar fascia
MOST common direction of glenohumeral dislocation
anterior and inferior
nerve that courses along the head of the humerus
axillary nerve
nerve that courses along the SHAFT of the humerus
radial nerve
innervation to the pronator muscles of the UE
median nerve
articulation fossa of the femoral head
acetabulum
primary extensor of the hip
gluteus maximus
primary flexor of the hip
iliopsoas
muscles that make up the quadriceps
rectus femoris, vastus lateralis/medialis/intermedius
muscles that make up the hamstrings
semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris
how does the femoral head glide during external rotation of the hip
anteriorly
how does the femoral head glide during internal rotation of the hip
posteriorly
somatic dysfunction associated with external rotation of the hip is MOST associated with what 2 muscles
piriformis and iliopsoas
ligament that originates at the posterior aspect of the femur and attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibia
ACL

(name it for where it attaches to the tibia)
ligament that originates at the anterior aspect of the femur and attaches to the posterior aspect of the tibia
PCL

(name it for where it attaches to the tibia)
ligament that prevents posterior translation of the tibia on the femur
PCL
ligament that prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur
ACL
which collateral knee ligament attaches on the tibia
MCL

(LCL attaches to the fibula NOT the tibia)
which collateral knee ligament attaches on the fibula
LCL

(MCL attaches to the tibia, NOT the fibula)
what are the 3 major joints of the knee
tibiofemoral, patellofemoral, and tibiofibular
how does the fibular head glide with pronation of the foot
anteriorly
how does the fibular head glide with supination of the foot
posteriorly
position of the foot/ankle with posterior fibular head dysfunction
plantar flexion and inversion (supination of the ankle)
position of the foot/ankle with anterior fibular head dysfunction
dorsi flexion and eversion (pronated ankle)
movements that characterize supination of the ankle
plantar flexion, inversion, and adduction; fibular head will be posterior
movements that characterize pronation of the ankle
dorsiflexion, eversion, and abduction (DEA); fibular head will be anterior
this nerve is the largest of the lumbar plexus; it arises from L2-L4; it descends through the psoas muscle beneath the inguinal ligament; it innervates the quadriceps, sartorius, and pectineus; it also provides sensation for the medial and lateral aspects of the leg
femoral nerve
2 divisions of the sciatic nerve
tibial and common peroneal (aka common fibular)
what foramen does the sciatic nerve go through as it leaves the spinal cord
greater sciatic foramen
what is coxa valga
the angle between the neck and the shaft of the femur is > 135 degrees; the legs bow out
what is coxa vara
the angle between the neck and the shaft of the femur is < 120 degrees; the legs bow in
what is the Q angle
angle formed by the intersection of a line from the ASIS through the middle of the patella, and a line from the tibial tubercle through the midline of the patella (normal angle is 10-12 degrees)
what is genu varum
knee has a Q angle < 10 degrees; lower leg bows in
what is genu valgum
knee has a Q angle > 12 degrees; lower leg bows out
nerve that lies directly posterior to the proximal fibular head
common peroneal nerve
which compartment of the LE is MOST affected in compartment syndrome
anterior compartment
what is the "terrible triad" (aka O'Donahue's triad)
injury to the ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus; caused by a lateral -> medial force applied to the knee
MOST stable position of the foot
dorsiflexion
MOST commonly injured ankle ligament
anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)
ligament(s) injured in a grade 1 sprain of the ankle
ATFL
ligament(s) injured in a grade 2 sprain of the ankle
ATFL and the calcaneofibular ligament
ligament(s) injured in a grade 3 sprain of the ankle
ATFL, PTFL, and the calcaneofibular ligament
the ATFL, PTFL, and calcaneofibular ligament can all be potentially damaged by inversion or eversion of the ankle
inversion
are inversion or eversion ankle sprains more common
inversion
ligament injured in eversion sprains
deltoid ligament
ligament that supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot
calcaneonavicular ligament (aka spring lig.)
ligament that prevents hyperextension of the knee
ACL
ligament that prevents hyperflexion of the knee
PCL
characterized by an imbalance of the musculature of the quadriceps (very strong vastus lateralis and very weak vastus medialis) causing the patella to deviate laterally; Q angle is increased; pain is worst when climbing stairs; patient will have patellar crepitus; more common in women
lateral patellofemoral tracking syndrome
bones that make up the medial longitudinal arch
talus, navicular, cuneiforms, and the 1st,2nd,3rd metatarsals (123TNCn)
bones that make up the lateral longitudinal arch
calcaneous, cuboid, and the 4th,5th metatarsals (45CaCb)
which cervical vertebrae do the vertebral arteries pass through
C1-C6

(NOT C7)
which ribs insert on which scalenes
rib 1 attaches the anterior/middle scalenes
rib 2 attaches the posterior scalene
condition characterized by spasming of the SCM
torticollis
characteristic of the spinous processes of C2-C6
the spinous processes are bifid
what foramen do the vertebral arteries pass through in the cervical vertebrae
transverse foramen
ligament that holds the odontoid process (aka the dens) in place
transverse ligament
conditions (2) associated with weak alar and transverse ligaments increasing the risk of AA subluxation
RA and Downs
what are the joints of Luschka
joints that connect the uncinate processes of 2 vertebral bodies
nerve roots that make up the brachial plexus
C5-T1
nerve roots in the cervical vertebrae exit above or below the corresponding vertebrae
Above
which fryette law(s) apply to the cervical vertebrae
Fryette Type III only
primary motion of OA
flexion/extension
primary motion of AA
rotation
how do sidebending and rotation occur in relation to another in C2-C7
same side
characterized by increased pain with extension of the neck, a positive Spurling's test, and paraspinal muscle spasms
cervical foraminal stenosis
MOST common cause of cervical foramen stenosis
degeneration of the joints of Luschka
cervical vertebrae being assessed when the head is flexed 45 degrees and rotated until dysfunction is discovered
C1 (AA joint)
vertebral level where the spinal cord ends
L2
MOST common location of a disc herniation
L4-L5
in what directions do most herniated discs occur
posterolaterally
what muscles make up the erector spinae
spinalis, iliocostalis, and longissimus
origin and insertion of the iliopsoas
origin: T12-L5 vertebral bodies
insertion: lesser trochanter of the femur
which muscle in the lumbar region most commonly presents as a type II dysfunction
rotatores
test to assess for iliopsoas dysfunction
Thomas test
what is considered a positive Thomas test
while supine, flexing one knee and leg at the hip causes the contralateral leg to rise off the table and/or flex at the knee
level of the iliac crest
L4-L5
orientation of the cervical facets
backwards, upwards, and medial (BUM)
orientation of lumbar facets
backwards and medial (BM)
define spina bifida occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele
spina bifida occulta: defect in the lamina of the vertebrae, but nothing herniates through
meningocele: meninges herniate through the defect in the vertebrae
myelomeningocele: meninges and the spinal cord herniate through the defect in the spinal cord
MAJOR motion of the lumbar vertebrae
flexion/extension
how does dysfunction of L5 relate to sacral dysfunction
L5 ALWAYS sidebends TOWARDS the oblique axis of the sacrum
L5 ALWAYS rotates AWAY from the side of rotation of the sacrum
normal Ferguson angle
25-35 degrees
define Ferguson's angle
the lumbosacral angle formed by the intersection of a horizontal line through the sacrum with the angle of inclination of the sacrum
MOST common cause of lower back pain
iliolumbar ligament dysfunction
do lumbar nerve roots exit above or below the corresponding vertebrae
below
2 conditions suggested by a positive straight leg test
tight hamstrings or herniated disc
test to assess the difference between a tight hamstring or herniated disc after a positive straight leg test
braggard's test
describe a positive braggard's test
during the straight leg test, when pain is first initiated, slightly lower the leg and quickly dorsiflex the foot; pain would be a positive test and suggest a herniated disc; no pain would be a negative test and suggest tight hamstrings
causes (6) of psoas syndrome unrelated to general somatic dysfunction (think disease)
appendicitis, sigmoid colon dysfunction, kidney stones, ureter dysfunction, prostate cancer, salpingitis
characterized by increased pain when standing/walking, tenderpoint medial to the ASIS, type II dysfunction at L1/L2, pelvis is shifted to the opposite side, contralateral piriformis spasms
psoas syndrome
anterior displacement of a vertebrae in relation to the one below it due to a defect of the pars interarticularis
spondylolithesis
defect of the pars interarticularis withOUT anterior vertebral displacement; can be visualized best in an oblique xray as a "Scotty Dog" fracture
spondylolysis
radiographical term for degenerative changes within the IV disc and adjacent vertebrae
spondylosis
characterized by saddle anesthesia, decreased DTRs, decreased rectal sphincter tone, and incontinence
cauda equina syndrome
treatment of cauda equina syndrome
IMMEDIATE surgical decompression
There is 1 chapman point in the LE; where is it and what organ is it for
IT band - transverse colon and prostate
test that assesses vertebral insufficiency in the cervical region
Wallenberg's (aka Underberg's) test
test to assess the ROM of the UE
Apley's scratch test
test to assess the integrity of the supraspinatus
drop arm test

(you can also use the full can and empty can tests but these are less reliable)
2 tests to assess the biceps tendon
Speed's and Yergason's test
test to assess blood supply to the hand
Allen's test
test to assess for tenosynovitis in the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons in the wrist
Finkelstein test
a positive hip drop test would considered with what degree of drop
less than 20 degrees
test to assess a tight tensor fascia lata and IT band
Ober's test
test to assess ROM at the hip joint
FABERE's test (aka patrick's test)

(*FABERE stands for flexion, abduction, external rotation, and extension of the LE*)
how to do a straight leg test in malingerers
have patient sit upright and flex leg at the hip keeping the leg straight; dont say anything to the patient; the patient will have immediate pain upon starting the technique if the pain is real
this test assesses the stability of the ACL and is more reliable than the anterior draw tests
Lachman's test
test to assess possible tears in the meniscus
McMurray's test
test to assess for chondromalacia patallae
patellar grind test
what are valgus and varus stress tests
pushing the knee medial (with a lateral force) and pulling the lower leg laterally is a valgus stress test

(varus stress test is the opposite)
nerve root tested with the biceps reflex
C5
nerve root tested with the brachioradialis reflex
C6
nerve root tested with the triceps reflex
C7
dermatome of the thumb
C6
dermatome of the 4th and 5th digits of the hand
C8
dermatome of the medial aspect of the arm
T1
dermatome of the shoulder
C4
muscle responsible for the first 30 degrees of arm abduction
supraspinatus
muscle responsible for the last 150 degrees of arm abduction
middle deltoid
contents of the carpal tunnel
4 tendons of the FDP
4 tendons of the FDS
1 tendon of the FPL
median nerve
roof of the carpal tunnel
flexor retinaculum
dermatome of lateral aspect of the ankle and foot
S1
dermatome of the big toe
L4
dermatome of the medial aspect of the ankle and foot
L4
which motion comes first in type 1 dysfunctions
sidebending
which motion comes first in type 2 dysfunctions
rotation
which fryette type is characterized by rotation towards the concavity
type II
orientation of golgi tendon organs
series
orientation of muscle spindle fibers
parallel
which chapman points are used for diagnosis and which are for treatment
anterior points are used for diagnosis and posterior points are used for treatments
treatment of posterior cervical counterstrain points
C1 inion flex, C1-C7 extend and SARA

exception: C3- flex and STRAW
treatment of anterior cervical counterstrain points
C1 rotate away, C2-C8 flex and SARA

exception: C7- flex and straw
direction of HVLA for the upper, middle, and lower cervical segments
upper cervical- opposite eye
middle cervical- across the shoulder
lower cervical- down the other side
If C4-C7 are RrSr, and HVLA with sidebending emphasis is performed, how do you lock out the other vertebrae
rotate to the R
MOST common ulnar dysfunction
abduction (increased carrying angle)
what are the sympathetic levels for the head, neck, and arms
T2-T8
muscle energy technique in someone whose dysfunction is so exaggerated that the area can't be directly manipulated
crossed extensor reflex
describe how to do a still technique if C4-C7 is RrSr
RrSr and then quickly RlSl (indirect -> direct)

**remember to maintain compression**
which muscles need to be STRENGTHENED rather than stretched
serratus anterior, middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, and rectus abdominis
which muscles need to be STRETCHED rather than strengthened
levator scapulae, upper trapezius, SCM, scalenes, latissimus dorsi, and pectoralis minor
counterstrain point for the long head of the biceps
biceps tendon in the bicipital groove
counterstrain point for the short head of the biceps and coracobrachialis
coricoid process
where is the piriformis tenderpoint
midway between the greater trochanter and an imaginary point located halfway between the ipsilateral PSIS and ipsilateral ILA
treatment setup for piriformis tenderpoint
monitor tenderpoint; extend and externally rotate leg and hold for 90 seconds
2 tests that assess rotator cuff IMPINGEMENT
Neer and Hawkins tests
test(s) to assess glenohumeral instability
apprehension and relocation test

(*there will be a positive sulcus sign*)
areas of the spine most susceptible to injury
transition zones
Steps of the Spencer technique (in order)
1. shoulder extension with elbow flexed
2. shoulder flexion with elbow extended
3. shoulder abduction with elbow flexed
4. shoulder adduction with elbow flexed
5. shoulder adduction with elbow flexed and externally rotated behind the back
6. circumduction with elbow flexed and applying compression
7. circumduction with elbow extended and applying traction
8. stretching of shoulder tissue with elbow extended to enhance fluid drainage
what 3 techniques are applied during Spencer's technique
muscle energy, articulation, and lymphatics/myofascial
how does the patient lie to do a lumbar role
lateral recumbent with the rotated side up
what is pes cavus
an overly exagerated arch to the foot
what is pes planus
a flat foot
MOST common cause of chondromalacia
overuse
where does the sciatic nerve branch into the tibial and common peroneal nerves
popliteal fossa
nerve affected in piriformis syndrome
sciatic nerve
origin and insertion of the piriformis
origin: S2-S4
insertion: greater trochanter of the femur
differentiating location in pain distribution between sciatica and psoas syndrome
pain does NOT radiate past the knee in psoas syndrome; in sciatica the pain travels down the entire knee
difference between a dislocated and separated shoulder
dislocated shoulder involves the humerus dislocating from the glenoid fossa; a separated shoulder involves tearing of the AC and CC ligaments
2 components of the CC ligament in the shoulder
conoid and trapezoid ligaments
course of the lymphatics for the UE
lateral axillary nodes -> central axillary nodes -> apical axillary nodes -> subclavian lymphatic trunk -> thoracic duct (L arm) or R lymphatic duct (R arm)
innervation to the wrist flexors is primarily from what nerve root
C8
innervation to the wrist extensors is primarily from what nerve root
C6
what is anterior scalane syndrome
TOS occuring between the anterior/middle scalenes
what is hyperabduction syndrome
TOS occuring between pectoralis minor and upper ribs
what is costoclavicular syndrome
TOS occuring between the clavicle and 1st rib
the 2 major pronators of the forearm
pronator quadratus and the pronator teres
MOST common and clinically significant somatic dysfunction found in newborns
occipital condylar compression
characterized by poor sucking, swallowing difficulties, emesis, hiccups, torticollis, and pyloric stenosis in newborns
occipital condylar compression
what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint
saddle joint
test to assess acromioclavicular ligament integrity
cross-arm test
anatomical landmark on vertebrae used to assess rotation
articular pillars (aka transverse processes)
sympathetics to the head are from what levels
T1-T4
which cervical vertebrae has NO vertebral body
C1
headache muscle
splenius capitus
what vertebrae is directly involved in a "hangman's fracture"
C2

(C1 becomes anterior displaced and is thus indirectly affected)
what is whiplash
injury resulting from sudden hyperextension followed by sudden hyperflexion
receptors activated by prolonged stretch, injury, pressure, thermal/chemical changes, pain, and ischemia
nociceptors
thoracic duct and R lymphatic duct drain into what vein
subclavian vein
characterized by pain and tenderness accompanied by vasomotor instability, trophic skin changes, and rapid development of bone demineralization
reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)

(aka complex regional pain syndrome)
peak age (decade) for TOS
4th decade
describe EAST's test (aka Roo's test) and what does it assess
shoulder abducted 90 degrees and elbows flexed 90 degrees; open and close hands repeatedly for 3 minutes; assesses TOS
how do you treat a medial coracoid tenderpoint
extend, abduct, and internally rotate the arm while monitoring tenderpoint; hold for 90 seconds
counterstrain point for pronator teres
medial epicondyle
what carpal bones are compressed to do an opponen's roll
pisiform and scaphoid
reflex to asses L4 nerve root
patellar
reflex to asses S1 nerve root
achilles
reflex to asses L5 nerve root
there is NO reflex for this nerve root!
when doing muscle energy (using the osteopathic salute) for a type 1 somatic dysfunction in the lumbar region, does the physician's arm go under or over the patient's arm
under
tenderpoint for the iliolumbar ligament
1 inch superior and 1 inch lateral from the PSIS (at L4,L5)
Are spinal deformities are more common in men or women?
women
what are the 5 types of spondylolithesis
type I (dysplastic/congenital)
type II (isthmic)
type III (degenerative)
type IV (traumatic)
type V (pathologic)
dysplastic articular processes, axially oriented, dysplasia of the superior articular end plate, and commonly seen in spina bifida are all characteristics of what type of spondylolithesis
type 1 (dysplastic)- this is the congenital form
defective pars interarticularis and elongated pars are characteristics of what type of spondylolithesis
type II (isthmic)
which type of spondylolithesis is associated with neoplasms
type V (pathologic)
what are Waddell's signs of a malingerer's response to back pain
pain crossing over anatomic lines, axial loading equals back pain, sensory loss without motor loss, and exaggerated overreactions
what is the MOST common neonatal somatic dysfunction pertaining to the hip/LE
developmental dysplasia of the hip
tests (2) to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip in neonates
Ortolani's test and Barlow's test

(will also have a positive galeazzi sign)
disease characterized by a non-inflammatory, self-limited deformity of the weight bearing surface of the femoral head usually due to vascular insufficiency; most common in young boys; characterized by an antalgic gait
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD)
condition characterized by anterior displacement with external rotation of the femoral head, but it still remains in the acetabulum; most common in obese african american boys during puberty (secondary to hormonal changes)
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
avascular necrosis to the femoral head involves what artery
medial femoral circumflex artery
condition characterized by joint space narrowing, sclerosis of the bone, cystic changes, and osteophyte formation within the joints; most common in the elderly
osteoarthritis
causes (3) of inflammatory arthritis
autoimmune (rheumatoid), gout, and infection
OTC NSAID with best response for treating arthritic conditions
sodium naproxene (aleve)
MOST common foot injury due to overuse
plantar fascitis
what is the MOST mobile region of the spine
cervical
when is cervical lordosis FIRST noticeable
when the child first starts to lift his head on his own (months 3-4)
when does cervical lordosis begin to develop
before birth
what muscle is the primary connection between the head/neck and upper extremity
trapezius
what are the 3 anatomical joints connecting the UE to the trunk
sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, and glenohumeral joints
predisposing factors to adhesive capsulitis
female, diabetes, thyroid disease, humeral lesions, personality disorder, autoimmune disease
what happens to the interosseous membrane during pronation and supination
becomes taut during supination and becomes relaxed during pronation
which finger(s) has 2 rather than 3 phalanges
thumb
what muscles make up the thenar eminence
abductor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, and flexor pollicis brevis (OAF muscles)
action of the lumbricals
flex at the MCP joints and extend at the DIPs and PIPs
sympathetic innervation to the LE
T11-L2

(*remember, the spinal cords ends at L2*)
from lateral to medial, how are the vessels in the femoral triangle oriented
nerve, artery, vein, lymphatics ("NAVeL")
what joint is the "shock-absorber" of the foot
talocalcaneal joint
when does the lumbar curve begin to develop
when the child begins to walk (around year 1)
characterized by 6 sacral vertebrae and 4 lumbar vertebrae
sacralization (aka "batwing deformity")
characterized by 4 sacral vertebrae and 6 lumbar vertebrae
lumbarization
which posture puts the most strain on the lumbar vertebrae
sitting slouched forward
which posture puts the least strain on the lumbar vertebrae
lying supine
which vertebral ligament limits extension of the spine
anterior longitudinal ligament
iliolumbar ligament attaches at what vertebrae
L4, L5
what nerve goes through Guyton's canal
ulnar nerve
what carpal bone does the ulnar nerve traverse over
hamate (specifically the hook of the hamate)
how is the navicular bone affected in pes planus
more prominent

(less prominent in pes cavus)
Carpal bone associated with the anatomical snuff box
Scaphoid