Thoracic Lumbar Vertebral Mechanics Flashcards
the superior articular facets of the thoracic vertebrae would face what direction?
backward, upward, and lateral
the superior articular facets of the lumbar vertebrae would face what direction?
backward and medially
T1-T3: spinous process is located at:
the level of the corresponding transverse process
T4-T6: spinous process is located:
1/2 a segment below the corresponding transverse process
T7-T9: spinous process is located:
at the level of the transverse process of the vertebrae one below
T10: spinous process is located
at the level of the transverse process of the vertebrae one below
T11: spinous process is located
1/2 segment below the corresponding transverse process
T12: spinous process is located
at the level of the corresponding transverse process
to find the T3 spinous process or the T3 transverse process, what spinal landmark could you use?
the spine of the scapula
the inferior angle of the scapula would give you what?
the spinous process of T7 and the transverse process of T8
the iliac crest gives you?
the level of the L4 vertebra
the cervical superior facet orientation is?
backwards, upwards, and medial
excessive motion (or restriction) is in reference to?
the superior vertebra in a functional vertebral unit
affect a single segment (sidebend and rotate in the same direction)
rotatores muscles
affect multiple segments (sidebend and rotate in opposite direction)
semispinalis and multifidus
