Lecture 5 - MSI

Question 1

CTS is impingement of the

______ nerve caused by irritation and swelling of the tendons in the carpal tunnel.

Answer 1

median

Question 2

The median nerve feeds what ?

Answer 2

First three fingers and thumb

Question 3

What are the symptoms of CTS?

Answer 3

1. Pain in the first three fingers and thumb
2. Numbness in these areas
3. Tingling in these areas

Question 4

The cubital tunnel is a channel which allows the _____ nerve to travel over the elbow.

Answer 4

ulnar

Question 5

What are the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome?

Answer 5

1. Numbness and paresthesia along the ulnar nerve distribution and elbow pain
2. Weakness of the intrinsic muscles of the hand and the flexors of the ring and little finger

Question 6

The superior thoracic aperture refers to the superior opening of the thoracic cavity between the first rib and the collarbone through which the _____ _____ and _______ vein and artery pass.

Answer 6

brachial plexus; subclavian

Question 7

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occurs when _____ ____ or ____ in the thoracic outlet (space between clavicle and first rib)

Answer 7

blood vessels; nerves

Question 8

What are the two types of thoracic outlet syndrome?

Answer 8

1. Neurogenic

2. Vascular

Question 9

What are two risk factors for TOS?

Answer 9

1. Repetitive or forceful reaching above shoulder level with or without heavy objects
2. Prolonged incorrect seating posture

Question 10

_______ ______ is when blood vessels of the hand are damaged (narrowed)

Answer 10

Raynaud’s syndrome

Question 11

What are the symproms of Raynaud’s syndrome?

Answer 11

1. Numbness and tingling in the fingers

2. Blanching (whitening) of one or more fingertips because of a temporary construction of blood flow

Question 12

What is a occupational risk factor for Raynaud’s syndrome?

Answer 12

Vibrating tools

Question 13

What are 4 symptoms of rotator cuff syndrome?

Answer 13

1. Pain when you bend the arm and rotate it outwards against resistance
2. Pain on the outside of the shoulder possibly radiation down into the arm
3. Pain in the shoulder which is worse at night
4. Stiffness in the shoulder joint

Question 14

_______ is inflammation of a tendon which is caused by the straining, or tearing of the tendon fibers.

Answer 14

tendonitis

Question 15

______ is a chronic injury caused by an accumulation of small tears in the tendon that have failed to heal properly over time.

Answer 15

tendinosis

Question 16

Tendinitis is a common _____ for the wrist, elbow and shoulder.

Answer 16

CTD

Question 17

What are 3 symptoms of lateral and medial epicondylitis?

Answer 17

1. Point tenderness
2. Swelling
3. Pain radiates down back of hand

Question 18

What muscle is particularly implicated in lateral epicondylitis?

Answer 18

extensor carpi radialis brevis

Question 19

What muscle origin is particularly implicated in medial epicondylitis?

Answer 19

flexor-pronator

Question 20

What are 4 symptoms of tenosynovitis?

Answer 20

1. Swelling
2. Pain
3. Loss of motion
4. Loss of strength

Question 21

________ disorder is a condition caused by an inflammation of the tendon located at the thumb side of the wrist.

Answer 21

deQuervains

Question 22

What are 2 symptoms of deQuervains disorder?

Answer 22

1. Swelling

2. Pain at the base of the thumb

Question 23

_________ ______ is a bump under the skin caused by an accumulation of fluid within the tendon sheath.

Answer 23

ganglion cyst

Question 24

______ ______ strains and sprains are damage to the tendons and ligaments caused by one time exertions such as lifting or carrying heavy objects

Answer 24

strains and sprains

Question 25

The muscle group primarily responsible for pulling the upper body to a vertical position is called the _______ ______ muscles.

Answer 25

erector spinae

Question 26

What are the 3 deep core stability muscles of the lower spine?

Answer 26

1. Transverse abdominis
2. Multifidus
3. Pelvic floor

Question 27

_____ _____ pain results from irritation of the area where the ribs meet the spinal column

Answer 27

facet joint

Question 28

_______ _____ occurs from prolonged pressure on the spinal disks which causes them to become permanently compressed.

Answer 28

Disk erosion

Question 29

______ puts more pressure on the spinal disks than _____.

Answer 29

sitting; standing

Question 30

What is common for people who sit for prolonged periods of time?

Answer 30

sciatic nerve impingement

Question 31

_____ _______ occur when the inner portion of the disk protrudes, putting pressure on the nerve roots leading from the spine.

Answer 31

herniated disks