Abdomen, Thorax, and Spine Flashcards
what do ribs give us though thoracic spine?
rigidity
Where are kidneys - why is their location important?
Peaking out from under ribs, mostly outside of thoracic cavity (btw T12 and L3 vertebrae) - their location means they are not always protected and thus are vulnerable to injury
what is the TFL (thoracic fascial chain)
myofascial girdle that surrounds the lower portion of torso and plays important role in posture, stabilization, load transfer, and respiration
where are facet joints
btw pedicle and lamina of same vertebral - provide stability for the vertebral column as a whole
What structures are in the right upper abdominal quadrant?
Liver, gullbladder, duodenum, head of panceas, right kidney and adrenal gland, hepatic flexure of colon, paart of transverse and ascending colon
what structures are in the left upper abdominal quadrant
Stomach, spleen. left lobe of liver, body of pancreas, left kidney and adrenal gland, splenic flexure of colon, part of transverse and desending colon
what structures are in right lower abdominal quadrant
caecum, appendix, right ovary and rube, right ureter
what structures are in the left lower abdominal quadrant?
part of descending colon, sigmoid colon. left ovary and tube, left ureter
What is a sport hernia?
fascial weakness in the abdominal wall were abdominals and adductors attach into pubic bone
What is the MOI for a sports hernia?
repetitive strain to the area
What are the signs and symptoms with a sports hernia?
pain with sitting up, quick change in directions, sprinting, and coughing
what is the special test for a sports hernia?
resisted sit-up : positive with pain
What is the acute management for a sports hernia?
PIER, adductor wrap
what is the prolonged treatment for a sports hernia?
conservative treatment to hep manage symptoms (4-6 weeks), sequential return to plauy
what is penumothorax?
a collapsed lung - this occurs when air leaks into space btw lung and chest wall and pushed air outside of lung, causing a collapse
When is pneumothorax common?
most common with a rib fracture!
What is MOI for abdominal injuries
direct blow, fall from height
What are SandS for abdominal injuries
pain, rigidity in abdomen, feeling unwell, shock, cullen sign, grey turner sign
what is cullen sign?
discoloration around belly button
What is grey turner sign?
Discoloration around flank area (side of body from upper abdomen to back)
What is MOI for kidney injuries?
blow to the back
What are signs and symptoms with kidney injuries?
pain in low back, peeing blod, feeling unwell, shock
What do we do post suspected kidney injury for treatment?
Refer!
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
genetic condition causing thickening of heart muscles that causes an altered rhythm in the heart resulting in rediced/blocked blood flow
What are some warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
fainting/seizure, dizziness/light headedness, chest pain (even at rest), palpitations (quick/fluttering/irregular/pounding heart beats)
shortness of breath
What are some emerging causes of acquired heart disease in young atheletes?
anabolic steroids, peptide hormones, stimulants
What is getting the wind knocked out of you anatomically
when your diaphragm spasms
What is MOI to getting wind knocked out of you/blow to solar plexus?
blow to abdomen or chest, fall on buttocks or back
what are S and S for getting wind knocked out of you/blow to solar plexus?
pain, difficulty breathing, panicky, hard to catch breath