Kuchera 3

Question 1

Anatomic barrier

Answer 1

Limit of joint motion by anatomic structure

Question 2

Physiologic barrier

Answer 2

Functional limits within anatomic range of motion. Soft tissue tension accumulation further limits voluntary motion of joint
Further motion to anatomic barrier can still be induced by PROM

Question 3

Pathologic barrier

Answer 3

A functional limit within the anatomic range of motion which abnormally decreases the normal physiologic range.
May be associated with somatic dysfunction

Question 4

Restrictive barrier

Answer 4

Term Used by some physician in place of pathologic and means the same.

Question 5

The spinous processses of T 7,8&9 are

Answer 5

In the same plane as the TVPs of the next vertebrae

Question 6

The spinous processes of T10,11&12

Answer 6

Gradually return to the same plane of the TVPs on the vertebrae of the spine being palpated

Question 7

T11 & T12 lack what?

Answer 7

Facets for costotransverse synovial joint attachement with the ribs

Question 8

The spinous processes of T1,2&3

Answer 8

Lie in the same horizontal plane as their own TVP

Question 9

The spinous processes of T4,5,6

Answer 9

Are in the horizontal plane about 1/2 way toward the next vertebrae

Question 10

Inferior border of manubrium forms a

Answer 10

Fibrocartilagenous joint called sternal angle

Question 11

Sternal angle also known as

Answer 11

Angle of Louis

Question 12

True ribs also known as

Answer 12

Vertebrosternal ribs

Question 13

False ribs also known as

Answer 13

Vertebrochondral ribs

Question 14

Name the atypical ribs

Answer 14

1,11&12

Question 15

Functional thoracic inlet defined by

Answer 15

Manubrium with the joint of Louis
First two ribs on either side
First 4 thoracic vertebrae

Question 16

Anatomical thoracic inlet defined by

Answer 16

Manubrium
Right and left first rib
T1 vertebrae

Question 17

What forms the functional cervicothoracic diaphragm

Answer 17

Sibson’s fascia

Question 18

The distal end of each rib is firmly joined to

Answer 18

Costal Cartilage through a non synovial costochondral joint

Question 19

What type of joints are at ribs 8,9 and 10

Answer 19

Synovial costochondral joints

Question 20

The costosternal joint of rib 1 is a

Answer 20

Synchondrosis (not synovial)

Question 21

AP / longitudinal axis of the ribs

Answer 21

Passes through the posterior tubercle and anterior end of the rib

Question 22

Which ribs move about the AP/longitudinal axis

Answer 22

Ribs 8,9&10

Question 23

Transverse axis of the ribs

Answer 23

Passes through the posterior tubercle and the head of the rib

Question 24

What ribs move about the transverse axis and why

Answer 24

Ribs 2-7 (upper thoracic) because the spinotransverse angle is larger

Question 25

What direction do the TVP’S of the T spine project

Answer 25

Posteriorly, Laterally and Superiorly

Question 26

Spinous processes of the thoracic spine increase in length up to which vertebrae

Answer 26

T7

Question 27

Why is good function of the sternal angle imporant

Answer 27

For efficient breathing - allowing the sternum to participate in changing the AP diameter of the thoracic cage

Question 28

What type of joint is the angle of louis

Answer 28

Fibrocartilagenous

Question 29

What rib acts as a stabilizer for the superior part of the ribcage

Answer 29

Rib 1

Question 30

What forms the superior thoracic outlet

Answer 30

Clavicle, first rib & scapula

Question 31

The inferior thoracic outlet is

Answer 31

the inferior boundary of the thorax

Question 32

The inferior thoracic outlet is defined by

Answer 32

Abdominal diaphragm (xiphoid, lower 6 ribs, L1,2,3)

Question 33

What ribs act as anchors for the lower rib cage

Answer 33

11&12