Test 5 Ch. 13 & 14 Flashcards
The return movement from lateral flexion to neutral in the frontal plane is called ….
reduction
How many articulating vertebrae are in the spinal column?
24
The structure in between the vertebrae is called the ….
intervertebral discs
The structure that protrudes from the disk that can cause a variety of symptoms in a herniated disk is called the ….
herniated nucleus pulposus
The atlanto-occipital joint is formed by the ….. and …..
articular fossa of 1st vertebrae
and
occipital condyles of the skull
The erector spinae is made up of a total of …. muscles unilaterally.
9
The tiny muscles that are located in between the spinous processes are called the ….
intersphinalis
The body of the sternum is known as the ….
manubrium
There are …. cervical vertebrae in the spinal column.
7
The small muscles located in between the transverse processes of the vertebrae are called the ….
intertransversarii
A lateral curvature of the spine is called a ….
scoliosis
The splenius capitis inserts on the …. and the ….
mastoid bone
and the
occipital bone
The suboccipital, rectus capitis posterior minor …. the head.
extends
The …. have the largest body as part of their structure in the spinal column.
lumbar vertebrae
The atlas and axis form a …. joint in the cervical vertebrae.
pivot
Splenius cervicis inserts on the ….
Transverse processes of C1 - C3
The little intertransversarii help to provide …. of the spinal column.
lateral flexion
The therapist can easily palpate the …. section of the erector spinae in the …. region with active extension.
longissimus dorsi
lumbar
Bilaterally the erector spinae perform …. of the trunk.
extension
A condition that may cause numbness, pain, and tingling on the back of the head is called ….
occipital nerve entrapment
If a client presents with a headache and high blood pressure the therapist should ….
refer client to appropriate health professional
When a client has tension headache, the therapist should start the client in the …. position.
supine
The trapezius opposes the action of …. bilaterally.
flexion
The trapezius is a prominent superficial muscle and therefore should be treated …. in a protocol of the head and neck.
1st
The levator scapulae is usually involved in stiff neck issues and may also be involved in subluxations as it attaches to the ….
Transverse processes of C1 - C4
The splenius capitis and cervicis oppose the sternocleidomastoid in …
flexion
The line down the middle of the rectus abdominis is called the ….
Linea Alba
