Lumbar Spine

Question 1

Lumbar lordosis degree

Answer 1

45•

Question 2

Rotation in the lumbar spine is

Answer 2

Minimal

Question 3

Lumbarization

Answer 3

The S1 segment may be mobile and results in a 6th lumbar vertebra

Question 4

Sacralization

Answer 4

The L5 segment may be fused to the sacrum or ilium, results in 4 mobile lumbar vertebrae

Question 5

⭐️The intervertebral discs make up approximately _____ of the total length of the vertebral column⭐️

Answer 5

20% to 25%

Question 6

⭐️The L5- S1 segment is the most common site of⭐️

Answer 6

Problems in the vertebral column because this level bears more weight than any other vertebral level

Question 7

The Center of gravity directly passes through this vertebra

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Centralization

Answer 8

Pain moves to one area

Question 9

Peripheralization

Answer 9

Pain moves across a greater area

Question 10

Many people with back pain are unable to maintain a

Answer 10

Neutral pelvis position

Question 11

Gait

Answer 11

Find out whether the problem is in the limb or whether the gait is altered to relieve symptoms elsewhere

Question 12

⭐️normally ASISs are slightly lower than⭐️

Answer 12

PSISs

Question 13

Weak gluteal muscles result in

Answer 13

Increased activity in the hamstrings and erector spinae as compensation to assist hip extension

Question 14

The following structures should be palpated anteriorly

Answer 14

Umbilicus
Inguinal area
Iliac crest
Pubic symphysis

Question 15

The following structures should be palpated posteriorly

Answer 15

SP’s of lumbar spine
Sacrum, sacral hiatus, and coccyx
Iliac crest, ischial tuberosity, and sciatic nerve

Question 16

Active quadrant test (functional test)

Answer 16

Right hand reaches for left knee (anteriorly)
Left hand reaches for right knee (anteriorly)
Right hand reaches for right leg (posteriorly)
Left hand reaches for left leg (posteriorly)

Question 17

Flexion degree

Answer 17

40•-60•

Question 18

Extension degree

Answer 18

20•-35•

Question 19

Rotation degree

Answer 19

3•-18•

Question 20

Lateral flexion degree

Answer 20

15•-20•

Question 21

How many movements during AROM

Answer 21

6

Question 22

Flexion end feel

Answer 22

Tissue stretch

Question 23

Extension end feel

Answer 23

Tissue stretch

Question 24

Lateral flexion end feel

Answer 24

Tissue stretch

Question 25

Rotation end feel

Answer 25

Tissue stretch

Question 26

How many movements during PROM

Answer 26

6

Question 27

Resting position of lumbar spine

Answer 27

Midway between flexion and extension

Question 28

RROM movements

Answer 28

Flexion
Extension
Lateral flexion
Rotation

Question 29

How many movements during RROM

Answer 29

6

Question 30

Closed pack position for lumbar spine

Answer 30

Full extension

Question 31

Costovertebral joints

Answer 31

Synovial plane joints located between the ribs and the vertebral bodies

Question 32

Costotransverse joints

Answer 32

Synovial joints found between the ribs and TP’s of the vertebra of the same level for ribs 1-10

Question 33

Costochondral joints

Answer 33

Lie between the ribs and the costal cartilage

Question 34

Sternocostal joints

Answer 34

Found between the costal cartilage and the sternum

Question 35

⭐️eccentric muscle contraction is stronger than⭐️

Answer 35

Concentric muscle contraction (up to 40%)