Objective 1 - Dx Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar

Question 1

Motion of occiput on atlas

Answer 1

Flexion & Extension

 Sidebending and rotation occur in OPPOSITE directions with either flexion or extension

Question 2

Motion of AA

Answer 2

 Primary motion is ROTATION

Question 3

C2-C7

Answer 3

Sidebending and rotation to the SAME side with flexion or extension

Question 4

Rule of 3’s

Answer 4

• T1-3 – TP at level of SP
• T4-6 – TP located ½ segment above corresponding SP
• T7-9 – TP located at the level of the above SP
• T 10 – same as T7-9
• T 11 – same as T4-6
• T12 – same as T1-3