Back Flashcards
1
Q
What structures are included in the back?
A
Skin and subcutaneous layer
Muscles
Vertebral column
Ribs
Spinal Cord
Segmental nerves and vessels
2
Q
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3
Q
What is back flexion?
A
When I bend forward
4
Q
What is back extension?
A
When I bend back
5
Q
What is the lateral movement of the vertebrae?
A
Scoliosis
6
Q
What is the most common type of scoliosis?
A
Right thoracic
Left Lumbar
7
Q
What is the test done to check for scoliosis?
A
Adam’s Test
8
Q
Wha type of disease is scoliosis?
A
It is idiopathic
(unknown origin)
9
Q
What is Lordosis?
A
Lordosis is posterior concavity
It happens at the cervical and lumbar
Secondary curve
10
Q
What is kyphosis?
A
It is posterior convexity
Happens at thoracic and sacral
Primary curve
