OS1 F Flashcards
spine curvatures
LKLK
vertebral unit?
2 adjacent vertebrae and associated vertebral disc
rule of 3s?
t1-t3: spinous and transverse processes same level
t4-t6: spinous 1/2 level below transverse process
t7-t9: spinous at the level of the inferior transverse processes
T10: same as t7-t9
T11: same as t4-t6
t12: same as t1-t3
superior facet orientation of vertebrae?
Cervical = BUM (backwards, upward, medial) Thoracic = BUL (backwards, upward, lateral) Lumbar = BM (backwards, medial)
Bumblebee
anterior longitudinal L?
connects anterolateral aspects of vertebral bodies and IV discs
limits extension
posterior longitudinal L?
runs within vertebral canal and connects posterior vertebral bodies
resists hyperflexion and prevents herniation of nucleus pulposus
ligamentum flava?
connects laminae of adjacent vertebrae
interspinous L?
connects spinous processes
intertransverse L?
connects transverse processes
iliolumbar L?
connects base of lumbar spine to ilium
rotatores muscles?
longus - b/w transverse processes skipping 1 vertebrae
brevis - b/w transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae
extends thoracic spine bilaterally, rotates thoracic spine to opposite side unilaterally
multifidus muscles?
insert spinous processes skipping 2-4 vertebrae
extends spine bilaterlally, side-bends and rotates to opposite side unilaterally
semispinalis muscles?
transverse to spinous processes
extends thoracic/cervical spines and head bilaterally, side bends and rotates opposite side of head/cervical/thoracic
coupled motion?
motion about 2 axes, principle motion cannot be produced w/o the associated motion
linkage?
relationship of joint mechanics, linking joints increases ROM
results of spinal SD?
reduce efficiency
impair flow of fluids
alter nerve function
create structural imbalance
vertebral motion nomenclature?
motion is the movement of the anterior/superior surface
excessive motion/restriction is in reference to the top vertebrae in the unit (excess motion of L2 is the motion of L2 on L3)
who described physiological motion of the spine?
Fryette 1918
developers of principles of spinal motion
principles 1 and 2 = fryette (1918)
principle 3 = Nelson (1948)
type 1 Fryette mechanics?
in neutral range, sidebending and rotation are coupled in opposite directions (rotation towards convexity) (tends to be group of vertebrae)
Type One Neutral Group Opposite (TONGO)
type 2 Fryette mechanics?
in flexion/extension, sidebending and rotation are in the same direction (rotation towards cocavity) (tends to be single vertebrae)
Type Two Ø (non-neutral) Single Same (TTOSS)
naming SDs w/ Fryette
if neutral; left sidebending restriction = right rotation restriction, etc
if f/e; left sidebending restriction - left rotation restriction, etc
abbreviated: T3-8 N Sr Rl (Vs/state/restrictions)
type 3 Fryette mechanics?
if motion restricted in one direction, it will also be restricted in other directions
if motion improved in one direction, it will also be improved in other directions
summary: movement in any plane modifies movement in other planes
spinal landmarks?
spine of scapula - T3 spinous/transverse
inferior angle of scapula - t7 spinous/t8 transverse
iliac crest - l4
scoliosis?
lateral curvature of spine (levo-left, dextro-right)
cobb angle?
angle measurement of degree of scoliosis <25 = conservative Tx, minor 25-45 = non-operative, bracing Tx >45 = surgical fusion required >50 = respiratory compromise >75 = cardiac compromise
radiculopathy?
pinched nerve causing lower back pain radiating to below the knee w/ dermatomal distribution; may have weakened neuro function (weakness, reflexes)
Dx: straight leg test - raise leg w/ knee extended and pain b/w 15-30 degrees indicates lumbar disc etiology
l4-l5 disc hernia manifestations?
lateral thigh/leg pain/numbness, first 3 toes pain; weakness to dorsiflexion, diminished hamstring reflex
l5-s1 disc hernia manifestations?
posterior thigh/leg pain/numbness, lateral heel/foot pain; weakness to plantarflexion w/ gastrocnemius and soleus atrophy, ankle jerk reflex diminished
spinal stenosis?
narrowing of spinal canal on nerve roots; bilateral lower limb pain w/ possible neuro impairment, typically chronic
Dx: straight leg test
cauda equina syndrome?
herniated disc impinging cauda equina; impaired neuro function (saddle anesthesia, LE weakness, diminished reflexes, urinary retention)
EMERGENT - work up = MRI
spina bifida occulta
meningocele
myelomeningocele?
SBO - failure of neural tube closure w/o herniation
M - failure of neural tube to close w/ meninges hernia
MM - failure of neural tube to close w/ meninges and spinal cord hernia
defect in closure of lamina
sacrilization/lumbarization?
S - one or both TPs of L5 are long and articulate w/ sacrum
L - failure of S1 to fuse w/ sacrum
spondylosis/spondylolesthesis?
SL - fracture b/w body processes
SLL - slipping of one vertebrae on another
where do nerves exit in C spine?
T/L?
above the vertebral body
below vertebral body
vertebrae w/ no vertebral body?
atlas (c1)
C-spine lateral view X-ray uses?
use for trauma/MVA; is easy to use and you can observe all cervical vertebrae from this angle very easily
things to look for in C-spine x ray?
lamina unstable fractures
increased white (bone), spurring, or abnormal growth leading to negative arthritic changes
Hangman’s fracture?
spondylolisthesis of C2 w/ a vertebral arch fracture as well as tearing of C2/C3 ligaments
caused by hyperextension of neck
AP C-spine X-ray uses?
can see alignment of spinous processes, not all fractures visible on lateral view
misalignment of C-spine usually due to?
unilateral facet joint dislocation
space b/w spinous processes in C-spine?
no space should be more than 50% wider than the one immediately above or below, if it is = anterior cervical dislocation
open mouth radiograph uses?
assessment of C1/C2