MSK: Spine exam Flashcards

1
Q

What do you palpate for?

A

All spinous processes and sacroiliac joints

Palpate paraspinal muscles

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2
Q

What movements do you ask the patient to perform to test the C-spine?

A

Flexion, extension
Lateral flexion
Rotation

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3
Q

What movements do you ask the patient to perform to test the lumbar spine?

A

Flexion, extension

Lateral flexion

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4
Q

What movements do you ask the patient to perform to test the thoracic spine?

A

Patient sits with arms crossed across chest and rotates

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