Chapter 13 Definitions

Question 1

facet joints

Answer 1

an articulation of the facets between each contiguous part of vertebrae in the spinal column

Question 2

coupled motion

Answer 2

the concurrent and necessary association of a motion around one axis with a different motion around another axis

Question 3

cartilaginous joint

Answer 3

a relatively immobile joint in which two bones are fused by cartilage

Question 4

postpartum

Answer 4

after childbirth

Question 5

convergent

Answer 5

two nerves combining together to form a single nerve

Question 6

divergent

Answer 6

one nerve splitting to form two individual nerves

Question 7

incontinence

Answer 7

a loss of bowel or bladder control

Question 8

neurofibromatosis

Answer 8

increased cell growth of neural tissues; normally a benign condition; pain possible secodnary to pressure on the local nerves

Question 9

spina bifida occulta

Answer 9

incomplete closure of the spinal vertebrae

Question 10

spondylolisthesis

Answer 10

the forward slippage of a vertebra on the one below it

Question 11

McKenzie exercises

Answer 11

a protocol of exercises involving spinal flexion and extension used during the treatment and rehabilitation of back injuries, for improving range of motion and strengthening the spine

Question 12

Hook-lying position

Answer 12

lying supine with the hips and knees flexed and the feet flat on the table

Question 13

intrathecal

Answer 13

within the spinal canal

Question 14

sequestration

Answer 14

pretaining to a necrotic fragment of tissue that has become separated from the surrounding tissue

Question 15

facetectomy

Answer 15

the surgical resection of a vertebral facet

Question 16

scheuermann’s disease

Answer 16

a disease process involving the disks of the thoracic spine

Question 17

schmorl’s nodes

Answer 17

herniation fo the nucleus pulposus through the vertebral endplate