Exam 2 Flashcards
What attaches to the mammillary process of the lumbar vertebrae?
Multifidus
Are the sacral ligaments pain provoking?
Yes! Bc they have sensory nerve fibers that surround the ligaments
What is the impact of a hyperlordotic posture or anterior pelvic tilt on lumbosacral angle?
Increases the angle which then increases shear forces and thus more sliding of L5 on S1 (which decreases stability)
What structures prevent spondylolisthesis (fracture and slippage of Pars Interarticularis)?
All, IVD, iliolumbar ligaments, facet joint capsules, frontal plane orientation of lower L-spine vertebrae which decreases the liklihood of anterior slippage (which is the most common slippage in Spondylolisthesis in L-spine)
What is more stable, nutation or counternutation?
Nutation stability > Counternutation
What happens to the lumbar spine during Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Which way does nucleus pulposus move?
· Anterior pelvic tilt is coupled with lumbar extension
· The lumbar extension causes the nucleus pulposus to migrate anteriorly
How does muscle activation increase tension in the thoracolumbar fascia during lifting?
1) TrA, Internal Oblique, and Latissimus Dorsi create external torque
2) Gluteus Maximus controls hips while stabilizing SIJ
3) Latissimus Dorsi produces lumbar extension via attachment to posterior pelvis, sacrum, and spine
Why is the femoral head at risk for avascular necrosis?
Because the ligamentum teres runs through the femoral head and supplies blood to the hip thus any damage would increase risk of loss of blood supply
Bets position of decreased intracapsular pressure for joint effusion?
60° of Hip Flexion
Whats a normal compensation for excessive anteversion?
Pigeon toeing (increase IR) to compensate for the excessive ER
What motion is ALWAYS limited in a capsular pattern of the Femoroacetabular Joint
· IR is always limited
· Most to least limited is usually flexion, ABD, IR (order can vary though)
What motions are most provoking for a pt with an intra-articular problem of Femoroacetabular Joint?
· Flexion, ADD, and IR due to increased joint surface congruency so increased compression and thus increased pain
· Increased intracapsular pressure thus increased pain
Unhappy Triad of Knee
· MCL
· ACL
· Medial Meniscus
Where is the most vs least amount of contact between the patella and femur?
· Most contact at 90-60° of knee flexion OKC
· Least contact at 30-0° of knee flexion OKC (and no contact at full extension)
What positions would be most comfortable for pt with patellafemoral pain?
Between 30-0° of knee flexion bc least amount of contact between patella and trochlear groove of femur
ACL vs PCL Function
· ACL: limits anterior translation of tibia during TKE
· PCL: limits posterior translation of tibia during flexion
What is the main function of the collateral ligaments of the knee?
· Limit frontal plane motion (MCL- limits valgus, LCL- limits varus)
· Stabilize the knee in extension