POSTURE AND BODY MECHANICS MALALIGNMENTS AND ASYMMETRIES Flashcards
1
Q
angulation of the hip at 170 degrees, increased is called?
A
hip-coxa valga
2
Q
decreased angulation at the hip at 100 degrees is called?
A
hip-coxa vara
3
Q
intoeing is caused by?
A
all the above, hip, leg, foot
4
Q
tendonapathy of which muscle is associated with pes planus?
A
post tibialis
5
Q
physiologic findings found angular deformities?
A
symmetrical, regressive, expected for age
6
Q
pathologic findings found angular deformities?
A
asymmetrical, progressive, not expected for age
7
Q
between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years, many normal children develop significant this ______?
the peak physiologic valgus angulation was 12 degrees +/- 8 degrees at this age
A
knock knees (genu valgum)
