physiology Flashcards
1
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function of the posterior column of the ryggmärg
A
- proprioception
- vibratory sensation
2
Q
What general group of muscles are innervated by C1-C4?
A
neck muscles.
3
Q
Name 3 tyopes of atlantoaxial subluxations
A
- Rotatory - seen in children
- Anterior - AAS - anterior atlantoaxial subluxation - 33% of these get a deficit or die.
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4
Q
What are the entities running in the spinothalamic tract?
A
pain and temperature sense. (1-2 segments below injured site is affected)
5
Q
Osteoporosis is important knowlege. What are medical adult treatment for ostoporosis?
A
Estrogen, biphosphonate and ?aloxifen
Sodium floride+800mg Ca2+ + 400IU vit D daily
6
Q
How does osteoporosis occur?
A
imbalance between osteoclast resorption and osteoblast new bone deposition.