Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Define a High Intensity Zone.
A
Theorized as the meeting of a Grade III Annular Tear with a concentric (circumferential) tear on a T2 weighted MRI.
2
Q
Define Ligamentum Flavum.
A
“Yellow ligament” consisting of 80% elastin. It forms the roof of the spinal canal (connects the lamellae B/L)
3
Q
What is a motion segment?
A
3 joint complex
4
Q
What forms the facet joint?
A
Same disc level pedicle and lamina
