pelvis

Question 1

which PSIS is the one that is dysfunctional? the one that moves first or second

Answer 1

first

Question 2

what is the purpose of the spring test

Answer 2

assess if sacral base has moved posterior

Question 3

what is a positive spring test

Answer 3

no springing allowed (non-neutral condition)

Question 4

what is a negative test for spring test

Answer 4

there is spring allowed (neutral condition)

Question 5

what is another name for the sphinx test

Answer 5

backward bending test

Question 6

what does the sphinx test point out

Answer 6

helps point out any asymmetric motion of the sacrum

Question 7

what position is the patient in for sphinx test

Answer 7

prone

Question 8

what must a patient do if they are in the supine position and you are evaluating anything with the hips

Answer 8

the patient must do a hip flop

Question 9

what 3 things must you know for diagnosing sacral dysfunction

Answer 9

deep sacral sulcus, posterior/inferior ILA, spring test/sphinx test

Question 10

when does the pelvis fuse

Answer 10

by mid 20s

Question 11

what are the 3 true ligaments of the pelvis

Answer 11

anterior SI, interosseous, posterior SI

Question 12

what are the 3 accessory ligaments of the pelvis

Answer 12

sacrotuberous, sacrospinous, iliolumbar

Question 13

what ligament forms the greater and lesser sciatic foramen

Answer 13

sacrospinous

Question 14

what are the secondary muscles of the pelvis

Answer 14

rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, quadrature lumborum

Question 15

what occurs as the acetabulum travels inferiorly

Answer 15

it gives an apparent increase in leg length

Question 16

where do the transverse axes of the sacrum occur

Answer 16

at S2

Question 17

what is the superior transverse axes of the sacrum involved in

Answer 17

respiration

Question 18

what is the middle transverse sacral axis involved in

Answer 18

sacroiliac motion (bending spine)

Question 19

what is the inferior transverse sacral axis involved in

Answer 19

iliosacral motion (ambulation)

Question 20

what axis is rotation occurring around during normal gate

Answer 20

transverse axis

Question 21

how does the ilium move when walking (in healthy patient)

Answer 21

posterior rotation during forward swing of ipsilateral leg, anterior rotation during backward swing of ipsilateral leg

Question 22

what are the 3 true ligaments of the pelvis

Answer 22

anterior, interosseous, and posterior SI ligament

Question 23

what is the accessory ligament from anterior inner iliac crest to transverse processes of L4 and L5

Answer 23

iliolumbar ligament