chapter 20 quiz Flashcards
What is the strong fibrous tissue outer periphery of the intervertebral disk called?
Annulus fibrosus
Which of the following is the major muscle of back extension?
a. Erector spinae
b. Latissimus Dorsi
c. Quadratus lumborum
d. Trapezius
a. Erector spinae
If a straight leg raise causes pain, which of the following could be the problem?
a. Sciatic nerve
b. Sacroiliac joint
c.Lumbar spine
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Prevention of cervical spinal injuries is best accomplished by which of the following?
A. Maintaining normal flexibility in the neck region
B. Increasing the strength of the neck musculature
C. Selecting and fitting any necessary protective equipment for all athletes
D. All of the above
All of the above prevent cervical spine injuries
Which of the following signs and/or symptoms is the most easily discernible difference between a cervical dislocation and cervical fracture?
Position of the neck
The prevention of lower back injuries should include which of the following?
Putting feet flat on the floor when sitting
Most serious cervical injuries in football result from which of the following mechanisms of injury?
A. Axial loading as a result of spearing
B. Hyperextension resulting from pushing the face mask up
C. Hyperflexion as a result of tackling the legs of the opponent
D. Grabbing and twisting of face masks by opponents
a. Axial loading as a result of spearing
Which of the following is the most common mechanism for acute low back strain?
Extension with trunk rotation
Which of the following is a sign of a cervical neck fracture?
a. Cervical pain
b. Neck point tenderness
c. Cervical muscle spasm
d. all of the above
all of the above
Sciatica is a term used to describe which of the following?
A. Generalized low back pain
B. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve
C. Chronic back pain
D. Stretching of the sciatic nerve
Inflammation of the sciatic nerve
