Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Berg Balance Scale low risk of falls:
41-56
Berg Balance Scale high risk of falls:
0-20
Berg Balance Scale moderate risk of falls:
21-40
DGI safe ambulators
22/24
DGI predictive of falls
<19/24
Functional Reach test indication of falls:
< 6 inches
Oscillopsia
gaze instability
Sensory components of vestibular system:
angular acceleration
linear acceleration
positional sense in relation to gravity
Motor components of vestibular system:
providing a clear image of surrounding by controlling eye movements
equilibrium and postural maintenance
What detects linear acceleration?
utricle and saccule
What detects angular acceleration?
semi-circular canals
Endolymph
fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth
Perilymph
fluid that surrounds the membranous barrier
supports and cushions
Semi circular canal pairs:
R anterior- L posterior
L anterior- R posterior
How do the semicircular canals detect angular acceleration?
through displacement of the cupula
Horizontal semicircular canals:
directs rotation of the head around the vertical axis
-transverse plan
(turning head before crossing the road)
Anterior/Superior Semicircular Canal
detects rotation of the head around the lateral axis
-sagittal plane
(nodding your head)
Posterior Semicircular Canal
detects rotation of the head around the frontal axis
left/right; coronal plane
move head to touch shoulders
What does the utricle sense?
horizontal
gravity sensitive
senses linear acceleration (driving)
What does the saccule sense?
vertical movement
elevator, sit to stand