Lumbosacral Joint Flashcards
1
Q
Which ligaments replace the intertransverse ligament at the lumbosacral joint?
A
Iliolumbar ligament, lumbosacral ligament
2
Q
What are the attachment sites for the iliolumbar ligament?
A
Iliac crest is attached to the transverse process of L5
3
Q
What muscle is intimately attached to the superior iliolumbar ligament?
A
Quadratus Lumborum
4
Q
Which vertebral couple of the lumbar spine has the greatest range of motion?
A
L5/S1
5
Q
Which range of motion is greatest for all lumbar vertebral couples?
A
Flexion - Extension
6
Q
Which range of motion is least for L1-L5 vertebral couples?
A
one side axial rotation
7
Q
Which range of motion is least for L5/S1 vertebral couple?
A
One side lateral bending
