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Spine Flashcards

1
Q

The spine has many curves. True or false?

A

True

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2
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How many vertebrae there are in the spine?

A

26

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3
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How many cervical vertebrae are in the spine?

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7

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3
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How many cervical vertebrae are in the spine?

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7

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4
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L1-L5 vertebrae are located in which section of the spine?

A

Lumbar

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5
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The sacrum is a fusion of how many vertebrae?

A

5

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6
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Side bending creates what type of movement in the spine?

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Lateral flexion

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7
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What are the 4 types of spinal movement?

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Lateral flexion, axial rotation and extension

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8
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True or false? Spinal discs allow for spinal movement.

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True

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9
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True or false? Spinal discs are a thick, fibrous connective tissue

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True

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10
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What are the main disc conditions?

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normal, degenerative, bulging, herniated, thinning

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11
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70-8-% of spines injuries are due to a ______ disc

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Herniated

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12
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Back pain can be relieved from either _______the abdominal muscles or __________________ the abdominal muscles.

A

Strengthening and lengthening

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13
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True or false? Evaluating students with chronic back pain individually is the key to helping them. What works for one student may not work for another.

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True

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14
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True or false? Evaluating students with chronic back pain individually is the key to helping them. What works for one student may not work for another.

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True

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15
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Which movement is not meant to occur in the lumbar section of the spine?

A

Rotation

16
Q

What sections of the spine are designed for rotation?

A

Cervical and Thoracic

17
Q

The sacrum is located behind the pelvis. True or false?

A

True

18
Q

Which of the following is not one of the three bones that fuse together in the pelvis during adulthood?

A

Sacrum

19
Q

Which bones in the pelvis are referred to as the ‘sit bones’ in yoga?

A

Ischium

20
Q

Is there any movement in the sacroiliac joint?

A

Yes.

21
Q

Where is our center of gravity located?

A

Top of the sacrum

22
Q

The hip joint allows for what movements?

A

flexion, extension, adduction, adduction, lateral rotation and medial rotation

23
Q

The __________________ joint can get inflamed in twists and forward bends.

A

Sacroiliac

24
Q

Which group of muscles is the deepest and most powerful?

A

Iliopsoas

25
Q

How many muscles make up the Quadriceps Femoris?

A

4

26
Q

The ___________________ and quadriceps work more or less against each other.

A

Hamstrings

27
Q

Our quadriceps are primarily responsible for _________________ of the knee joint and __________________ of the hip joint.

A

Extension, flexion

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