Exam 1 - SI joint and axial skeleton muscle and joint interactions Flashcards
describe the sacroiliac joint
junction between auricular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium
tight fitting for stability
shock absorber with heel contact
what is keystone of the pelvic ring
sacrum
what motions increases risk of LBP due to the SI joint
falling
stepping in a hole
childbirth
repetitive unilateral torsions
postural abnormalities
describe the anterior sacroiliac ligament
thickening of the capsule
describe the iliolumbar ligament
stabilizer of lumbosacral joint and SIJ
describe the interosseous ligament
fills the gap
strong like a syndesmosis at tib/fib
describe the sacrotuberous ligament
blends with biceps femoris
runs from sacrum to ischial tuberosity
describe the sacrospinous ligament
runs from the sacrum to ischial spine
where can SIJ pain be located in the body
ipsilateral lower lumbar region
medial buttock
PSIS
along short and long SIJ ligaments
describe the thoracolumbar fascia
important role in mechanical stability of low back and SIJ
attaches to PSIS
where is the throacolumbar fascia the most extensive
in the lower back
anterior, middle, posterior layers of the thoracolumbar fascia surround various muscle groups
describe the cartilage and the joint surface of the SIJ on the sacrum side
ear-shaped or L-shaped
vertical short and more horizontal long arm
sacral articular cartilage is normally white and smooth (hyaline)
irregular ridges and depressions are matched with shapes of the illium that allow the sacrum and ilium to interlock
how is the articular surface of the sacrum twisted
above downwards
like a propeller
describe the cartilage on the SIJ on the ilia side
cartilage is mainly fibrocartilage 1-2 mm thickness
describe the sacroiliac joint and the joint capsule
synovial joint
joint capsule is 2 layers
- external fibroblasts and collagen fibers
- inner synovial layers
how does the sacroiliac joint change with aging
surface changes from flat in young age to ridges/grooves throughout puberty
what is the purpose of the ridges/grooves of the SIJ
develops through puberty
enhances stability
describe the osteo- and arthrokinematics of the iliac crests on the sacrum
iliac crest move on the sacrum
innominate motion
t/f
movement at the SI joint does not affect movement at the pubic symphysis
false
movement at the SI joint does affect movement at the pubic symphysis
describe the osteo- and arthrokinematics of the sacrum on the iliac crest
sacrum moves on innominates
sacroiliac motion
describe the osteo- and arthrokinematics of the sacrum on the iliac crest
sacrum moves on innominate
sacroiliac motion
what are the investigation methods of the SIJ biomechanics
manipulation during surgery/cadaver
radiographic
imaging after insertion of tantalum balls into innominate and sacrum
inclinometers
computerized analysis
what are the NWB motions occurring within the pelvis at the SIJ innominates
10-12 degrees innominate posterior rotation coupled with 6 mm anterior translation
2 degree innominate anterior rotation coupled with 8mm anterior translation