Test 5 Ch. 13 & 14

Question 1

The return movement from lateral flexion to neutral in the frontal plane is called ….

Answer 1

reduction

Question 2

How many articulating vertebrae are in the spinal column?

Answer 2

24

Question 3

The structure in between the vertebrae is called the ….

Answer 3

intervertebral discs

Question 4

The structure that protrudes from the disk that can cause a variety of symptoms in a herniated disk is called the ….

Answer 4

herniated nucleus pulposus

Question 5

The atlanto-occipital joint is formed by the ….. and …..

Answer 5

articular fossa of 1st vertebrae
and
occipital condyles of the skull

Question 6

The erector spinae is made up of a total of …. muscles unilaterally.

Answer 6

9

Question 7

The tiny muscles that are located in between the spinous processes are called the ….

Answer 7

intersphinalis

Question 8

The body of the sternum is known as the ….

Answer 8

manubrium

Question 9

There are …. cervical vertebrae in the spinal column.

Answer 9

7

Question 10

The small muscles located in between the transverse processes of the vertebrae are called the ….

Answer 10

intertransversarii

Question 11

A lateral curvature of the spine is called a ….

Answer 11

scoliosis

Question 12

The splenius capitis inserts on the …. and the ….

Answer 12

mastoid bone
and the
occipital bone

Question 13

The suboccipital, rectus capitis posterior minor …. the head.

Answer 13

extends

Question 14

The …. have the largest body as part of their structure in the spinal column.

Answer 14

lumbar vertebrae

Question 15

The atlas and axis form a …. joint in the cervical vertebrae.

Answer 15

pivot

Question 16

Splenius cervicis inserts on the ….

Answer 16

Transverse processes of C1 - C3

Question 17

The little intertransversarii help to provide …. of the spinal column.

Answer 17

lateral flexion

Question 18

The therapist can easily palpate the …. section of the erector spinae in the …. region with active extension.

Answer 18

longissimus dorsi

lumbar

Question 19

Bilaterally the erector spinae perform …. of the trunk.

Answer 19

extension

Question 20

A condition that may cause numbness, pain, and tingling on the back of the head is called ….

Answer 20

occipital nerve entrapment

Question 21

If a client presents with a headache and high blood pressure the therapist should ….

Answer 21

refer client to appropriate health professional

Question 22

When a client has tension headache, the therapist should start the client in the …. position.

Answer 22

supine

Question 23

The trapezius opposes the action of …. bilaterally.

Answer 23

flexion

Question 24

The trapezius is a prominent superficial muscle and therefore should be treated …. in a protocol of the head and neck.

Answer 24

1st

Question 25

The levator scapulae is usually involved in stiff neck issues and may also be involved in subluxations as it attaches to the ….

Answer 25

Transverse processes of C1 - C4

Question 26

The splenius capitis and cervicis oppose the sternocleidomastoid in …

Answer 26

flexion

Question 27

The line down the middle of the rectus abdominis is called the ….

Answer 27

Linea Alba