3.1.1 Back and Spinal Cord Flashcards
Identify the covered parts


What is a spinal tap?

What is spondylolysis?

Name the origin, insertion, Nerve and action of the latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior superior, and serratus posterior inferior?

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How does kyphosis compare to lordosis?
Kyphosis - Concave
Lordosis - Convex and pregnancy

What are the characteristics of the epidural space?

What are the deep muscles of the back?

How does the spinal curvature change from in-utero to grown up?
Fetus - Concave
Adult - Curved

Sacral hiatus is used for?
Used to gain access to the caudal epidural space
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What are the characteristics of the intermediate back muscles?

Describe the difference between an L5 and S1 herniation?

The spinal cord ends at?
Ends in the conus medullaris

Describe how disc herniation will affect spinal nerves?

What are the characteristics of back pain and backaches?

What is this an image of?

Spondylolisthesis - if greater than 3.5mm it is considered a medical emergency
What are the layers of a spinal tap? NEED TO KNOW

Where is the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligament located?

What are the characteristics of scoliosis?

What can be a result of a spinal injury at C4?
Respiratory difficulty and paralysis of all four extremeties (diaphragm)
What are the covered parts?


Lumbar vertebra have?
Large kidney shaped vertebral bodies
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