Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is kyphosis?
A
Hunch back
Thoracic spine
2
Q
What is lordosis?
A
Lower back
Lumbar
Pregnant
3
Q
What is scoliosis?
A
Sideways curvature
4
Q
What are the phases of locomotion?
A
Swing phase Heel strike Stance Phase Toe off
5
Q
What forces are applied to bone?
A
Compression
Tension
Sheer stress
6
Q
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
A
Wasting of the thenar muscles
Area of sensory abnormality
7
Q
What is tinel’s test?
A
Detects irritated nerves
Lightly talking to elicit pins and needles
8
Q
What is an anomaly ?
A
Morphological variation - outside of the normal range
May cause function impairment
9
Q
What evolutionary changes have occurred in humans?
A
Vertical head Short flat face Large cranium Small jaw S shaped spine Short board pelvis Large opposable thumb Long lower limbs Arched foot
