L spine

Question 1

What is the facet orientation of the lumbar spine?

Answer 1

L1-4/5 Sagital

L5/S1 Coronal

Question 2

How many degrees of flexion are in the lumbar spine?

Answer 2

50-60

Question 3

How many degrees of extension are in the lumbar spine?

Answer 3

25-30

Question 4

How many degrees of lateral flexion are in the lumbar spine?

Answer 4

25-30

Question 5

How many degrees of rotation are in the lumbar spine?

Answer 5

1-3

L5-S1: 3-6

Question 6

Does the psoas contribute to type 1 or type 2 dysfunctions?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

In the upper lumbar spine, the psoas is likely to contribute to (FRS/ERS) on the (ipsilateral/contralateral) side

Answer 7

Upper L spine ipsilateral ERS

Question 8

In the lower lumbar spine, the psoas is likely to contribute to (FRS/ERS) on the (ipsilateral/contralateral) side

Answer 8

Lower L spine contralateral ERS

Question 9

What are the 3 actions of the iliopsoas?

Answer 9

Unilateral SB
Unilateral hip flexion
Spine flexion