Spondylosis Flashcards
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What type of functions have been associated with the spondylolysis ligament?
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Nociception, neuromodulation, and autonomic function.
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Q
Lumbar spondylolysis has not been reported in what groups of individuals?
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Fetuses, newborns, rarely in children under five, patients who never walked, and in non erect species.
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What is the appearance of a spondylosis in a lumbar vertebra upon oblique x-ray view?
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A collared Scotty dog.
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What characteristics are associated with cervical spondylolysis?
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Rare, congenital, gender biased toward men, most common at C6 and linked to spondylolisthesis and spina bifida.
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What is the ethnic, gender, and locational bias associated with sacral spondylolysis?
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The native Alaskan male at the S1 level
