SA - scoliosis Flashcards
scoliosis is a ___ deviation of the spine
lateral
when checking scoliosis, have patient stand ____ to ___
posterior to anterior
75% have scoliosis between __-__ on the right
T6-T8
scoliosis can compromise the __ and __
heart and lungs
lateral bending can cause a ___ of the body
rotation
lateral bending can also cause a ___ of the spine
shortening
check for scoliosis in the __ grade of girls and __ grade for boys
7th
8th
2 types of scoliosis
functional and structural
functional scolisis affect the __ tissue and overuse of ___. you can do a lot to __ it
soft
muscle
correct
structural scoliosis involves __, ___ and ___ vertebrae
bones
hemivertebrae
wedged
2 types of structural scoliosis
congenital and acquired
congenital scoliosis
ossification centers are absent
acquired scoliosis
accidents, surgery, develop into them
righting reflex
our eyes want to be upright of balance
how do you know if someone has scoliosis?
palpate