Sacrum Flashcards

1
Q

Know the typical number of sacral vertebra

A

5

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2
Q

Which is the most cranial sacral vertebra that is readily palpable?

A

S2

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3
Q

Know the number of joints on the cranial sacrum and name them.

A
7,
•	2 cranial articular facets
•	1 vertebral body
•	2 intertransverse joints
•	2 sacroiliac joints
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4
Q

Describe the dorsal sacroiliac ligament, which other ligament is similar in form?

A

Very similar to nuchal ligament – has a funicular part that runs from the DSPs of sacrum to tuber sacrale. Also has a membranous part that fans out from the lateral sacrum to join the sacrosciatic ligament.

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5
Q

Describe the ventral sacroiliac ligament and its function.

A

Radiates out from the articular circumference of the sacrum to the ilium.

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6
Q

Know the function of the sacrosciatic ligament

A

Resists rotation of the pelvis with help of the psoas

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7
Q

Know the three axes of rotation of the sacrum.

A
  1. Transverse
  2. Left craniocaudal oblique
  3. Right craniocaudal oblique
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8
Q

The sacrum rotates around 3 axes to create the possibility of 6 restrictions. Name them.

A
  1. Bilateral base ventral
  2. Bilateral base dorsal
  3. Sacrum LL
  4. Sacrum LR
  5. Sacrum RR
  6. Sacrum RL
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9
Q

Describe the manipulations used to correct a bilateral base ventral

A

Ground, Tail down, head down, horse back

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10
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Describe the manipulations used to correct a bilateral base dorsal

A

Bale, Tail up, head up, horse forward

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11
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Describe the manipulation used to correct an LL

A

Ground, Tail down to the left, head down to the right, horse back

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12
Q

Describe the manipulation used to correct an LR

A

Bale on left side of horse, Tail up to the left, head up to the right, elbow on right side, horse forward

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13
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Describe the manipulation used to correct an RR

A

Ground, Tail down to the right, head down to the left, horse back

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14
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Describe the manipulation used to correct an RL

A

Bale on right side of horse, Tail up to the right, head up to the left, elbow on left side, horse forward

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15
Q

Know the possible restrictions of the sacral apex and the corrections.

A

Left and right

HVLA same as palpation but straight LOD from shoulder to apex (arm parallel to ground)

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