HNS 2

Question 1

Describe the functions of the vertebral column and explain how it partakes in these functions, explain the significance of the different vertebral curvatures

Answer 1

pg 53-55

Many conditions where the curvatures are more exaggerated , preganany , obesity

Question 2

Describe abnormalties of the curvature of the spine ,

Answer 2

gray’s pg 75-76, slide 6

Question 3

Describe the strcture of a typical vertebra, and show how to distinguish between the different types

Answer 3

pg 69-70, 72, slide 11

Question 4

Describe the structure of the atypical vertebrae, and explain their functions

Answer 4

gray’s anatomy pg 70, 71

Question 5

Explain what happens in a disc herniation

Answer 5

gray’spg 79,84, slide 17-19,

Question 6

Describe spinal nerve strcuture

Answer 6

slide 22

Question 7

`describe and explain the range of motion of the cervical and thoracic spine

Answer 7

slide 23, pg 77 gray’s (JONTS)

Question 8

Locate the back muscles on a diagram , describe the structure and function

Answer 8

slide 32

Question 9

Explain role of intervertebral discs

Answer 9

pg 78

Question 10

Describe the common spinal injuries and common spinal pathologies

Answer 10

slide 27-30

Question 11

go through usama’s notes

Question 12

Describe the structure of the ligaments of the vertebral column

Answer 12

pg 3 of usama’s notes