lecture 2a: anatomy and biomechanics revie of lumbar spine Flashcards
what is the purpose of the vertebral column
stability allowing full mobility and to protect SC
what do the curves of the vertebral column allow
increased flexibility
shock absorbing capabilities
- Articular processes
- Zygapophyseal(facet) joints
- Provides gliding mechanism for movement
are these structures in the anterior or postieor column of the spine
posterior
- Vertebral bodies
- IVDs
- Hydraulic and WB portion provides shock-
absorption
are these part of the anterior or posterior column of the spine
anterior
each spinal segment consists of how many joints
3
which articular surfaces of the spine block axial rotation and which part of the spine is this happening at
vertical and in the lumbar region
horizontal articular surfaces ____ axial rotation
favor
how are the L spine facets orientated
vertically in the sagittal plane
the amount of available motion in the spine is affected by what 6 things
- disc vertebral height ratio
- compliance of fibrocartilage
• Dimensions and shape of adjacent vertebral end plates
• Age
• Disease
• Gender
the type of motion avaiable at the spine is governed by what 3 things
• Shape and orientation of articulations
• Ligaments and muscles of segment
• Size and location of segment’s articulating processes
what is the largest avascular structure in the body
intervertebral disc
what are the 3 parts of the IVD and what is injured first
- Np
- AF
- end plate
cervical and lumbar IVDs thicker in the ___ portion creating ___
anterior and lordosis
what are teh 5 major stresses that the IVD resist
- Axial compression
- Shearing
- Bending
- Twisting
- Combined motion
what is included in the CV junction
atlas , axis and head
where is the thoracolumbar junction located
t12-L1 and located in between t spine w large ability to rotate and L spine w limited rotation abilities
where is the lumbosacral junction
mobile L spine meets stiff SI joint
L5- S1
for spinal stability what does function =
local mobility and global stability
what is the open and closed packed position for the L spine
open: midway between flexion and extension
closed: full ext
what is the capsular pattern of the L spine
limitation: SB = rotation , extension
what is the shape of the L5 transitional vertebra
wedge shaped
disc surface is smaller
TP are larger
SP are smaller
some times ___ may become more motion but sometimes ___ fuses to the sacrum ( sacralization)
S1
L5
how many Zygapophyseal (Facet) Joints are there
10 (5 pairs)
the spine is comprised of superior and inferior facets orientined in what 2 plains
sagiaital plan for upper L spine and coronal plane in the lower L spine
what is the motion of the synovial joints
glide 5-8 mm up and down w lumbar rotation
are synovial joints vascular ?
no
how much axial load does a facet joint carry for a normal intact disc as compared to a degenerated disc
normal- 20-25%
degen: 70%
for the Zygapophyseal Joint Capsule what is the anterior portion formed by
ligamentum flavum
when is the Zygapophyseal Joint Capsule tight in
all positions
what is the Zygapophyseal Joint Capsule reinforced by
multifidus and ligamentum flavum
when does the fibroadipose meniscoid buckle in the Zygapophyseal Joint Capsule
buckles during flexion and load goes under the capsule which blocks extension causing acute locking
where are the cartilaginous joints between
• B/t IV disc; vertebral end-plates
and adjacent vertebral bodies
the intervertebral joint is ___ of total height of vertebral column
25%
what does the intervertebral joint allow and it ____ shock and distributes ___
allows movements and absorbs and load