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Landmarks of the gravitational line (lateral)

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  • external auditory canal
  • head of the humerus L3
  • anterior 1/3 sacrum
  • lateral malleolus
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Spinal curves (lateral view)

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  • cervical lordosis
  • thoracic kyphosis
  • lumbar lordosis
  • sacral kyphosis
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characteristics of thoracic vertebra (T1-T12)

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  • body: medium sized, heart-shaped, w/ costal facets
  • spinous process: long, slope postero-inferiorly
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characteristics of lumbar vertebra (L1-L5)

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  • body: large, kidney-shaped
  • spinous process: short, broad
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rule of 3’s

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refer to the location of spinous process in relation to the transverse process in the thoracic spine

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rule of 3’s: T1-T3 (T12)

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SP @ level of corresponding TP

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rule of 3’s: T4-T6 (T11)

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SP @ 1/2 segment below corresponding TP

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rule of 3’s: T7-T9 (and T10)

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SP @ level of TP 1 vertebrae below

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orientation of superior facets: cervical region

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BUM (backward, upward, medial)

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orientation of superior facets: thoracic region

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BUL (backward, upward, lateral)

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orientation of superior facets: lumbar region

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BM (backward, medial)

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strong, broad fibrous band that covers and connects anterolateral aspects of the vertebral bodies and IV discs; limits extension

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anterior longitudinal ligament

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narrow, weaker band that runs with the vertebral canal along the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies; resists hyperflexion; prevents posterior herniation of nucleus pulposus

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posterior longitudinal ligament

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connects the laminae of adjacent vertebra

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ligamentum flava

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connects adjoining spinous processes

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interspinous ligaments

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connects adjoining transverse processes

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intertransverse ligaments

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ligaments from L5 TP to iliac crest

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iliolumbar ligament

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[important] transversospinalis muscles of the spine

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  • semispinalis
  • rotatores longi
  • rotatores breves
  • multifudus
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extends the thoracic spine (bilaterally) and rotates thoracic spine to opposite side (unilaterally)

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rotatores muscles (breves and longi)

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extends spine (bilaterally) and flexes spine to the same side/rotates to opposite side (unilaterally)

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multifudus m.

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extends thoracic and cervical spines and head (bilaterally) and bends head, cervical and thoracic spines to the same side, rotates to the opposite side (unilaterally)

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semispinalis muscles (capitis, cervicis, thoracis)

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vertebral motion: flexion

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S1 > vertical, C7 (40-90 degrees)

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vertebral motion: extension

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S1 > vertical, C7 (20-45 degrees)

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vertebral motion: sidebending

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S1 > vertical, C7 (15-30 degrees)

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vertebral motion: rotation
center of head \> acromion, ASIS (3-18 degrees)
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consistent association of a motion along or about one axis w/ another motion about or along a second axis (prinicipal motion cannot occur without associated motion)
coupled motion
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relationship of joint mechanics with surrounding structures to increase ROM
linkage
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vertebral motion
movement of the anterior/superior surface of the vertebra
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excessive motion (or restriction)
in reference to the vertebra above in a functional vertebral unit
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vertebral unit
2 adjacent vertebra + associated IV disc
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physiologic barrier
limit of active motion
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anatomic barrier
limit of motion imposed by anatomic structure; limit of passive motion
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elastic barrier
_range_ between the physiologic and anatomic barrier of motion in which passive ligamentous stretching occurs before tissue disruption
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restrictive barrier
functional limit within the anatomic range of motion; abnomrally diminishes the normal physiologic range
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Why does spinal SD matter?
* restrictions of motion in the spine * reduce efficiency * impair flow of fluids * alter nerve function * creaste structural imbalance
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Fryette: Type I Spinal Mechanics
In **neutral range**, sidebending and rotation are coupled in **opposite** directions. Rotation is towards the **convexity** of the spine. Tends to be a **group** of vertebra. (Arrows point in opposite directions - sidebending and rotation are opposite)
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Fryette: Type II Spinal Mechanics
In sufficient **flexion or extension** (non-neutral), sidebending and rotation are coupled in the **same direction**. Rotation is towards the **concavity**. Tends to be a **single** vertebra.
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Mnemonic for Fryette Type One
TONGO
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Mnemonic for Fryette Type Two
TTOSS
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Name steps of SD nomenclature (Type 1)
1. Locate vertebra or group. 2. Indicate position (neutral). 3. Indicate sidebending. 4. Indicate rotation.
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Name steps of SD nomenclature (Type 2)
1. Locate the vertebra or group. 2. Indicate position (flexion or extension). 3. Indicate sidebending. 4. Indicate rotation.
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Fryette: Type III ("Third Principle")
* Initiating **movement** of a vertebral segment **in any plane** of motion will **modify** the movement of that segment **in other planes of motion**. * If motion is **restricted** in one direction, motion will also be restricted in other directions. * If motion is **improved** in one direction, motion will improve in other directions.
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What happens if you push anterior on the left transverse process?
vertebra rotates **right**
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Name other ways to say "spine is rotated right."
* posterior transverse process (PTP) on the right * right PTP * rotated right * hard end-feel w/ rotation to the left * hard end-feel on the right (when applying anterior force to right TP) * restricted in rotation to the left * will not rotate to the left * lives in right rotation * held to the right
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Describe resistance and ease of motion with sidebending motion.
If sidebent to the **right**, resistance is encountered when translating to the right & ease of motion felt with translation to the left.
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vertebral level: spine of scapula
T3 SP/T3 TP
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vertebral level: inferior angle of scapula
SP T7/TP T8
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vertebral level: iliac crest
level of L4
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Scoliosis with convexity to the right
Dextro-scoliosis (frames the heart)
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Scoliosis with convexity to the left
Levo-scoliosis (obscures the heart)
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Scoliosis physical exam
* asymmetry of sacral base/perisapular area * rib cage prominence * leg length discrepancies * Cobb angle * Forward Bending test * scoliomenter
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Scoliosis management based on Cobb angle
* \<25 degrees: conservative - monitor w/ frequent radiographs * 25-45 degrees: non-operative - bracing * \> 50 degrees: surgical fusion - prevents progression
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Possible complications with scoliosis
* respiratory compromise \> 50 degrees * cardiac compromise \> 75 degrees
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Radiculopathy
* pain with dermatomal distribution * neurologic func may be impaired * LE weakness * diminished reflexes * acute, may become chronic * **work-up**: MRI * **test:** SLR
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SLR test
* Raise leg w/ knee extended * Result: pain = (+) test * pain from 15-30 degrees = lumbar disc etiology
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Spinal stenosis
* bilateral lower limb pain * neurogenic claudication * neurological function may be impaired * LE weakness * diminished reflexes * typically chronic * **work-up:** MRI * **test:** SLR
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Cauda equina syndrome
* emergent * impaired neurological function * saddle anesthesia * lower extremity weakness * diminished reflexes * urinary retention * usually traumatic * **work-up:** MRI
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spina bifida oculta
failure of the neural tube to close w/o herniation
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meningocele
failure of neural tube to close w/ protrusions of the meninges through defect
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myelomeningocele
failure of neural tube to close w/ protrusion of meninges and SC through defect
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Things to look for on lumbar x-rays (lateral & A/P)
* vertebral bodies * lines * intervertebral discs
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Sacralization
one or both TPs of L5 are long and articulate w/ the sacrum (DJD)
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Lumbarization
failure of S1 to fuse w/ rest of sacrum (uncommon)
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Spina bifida
defect in closure of the lamina
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What does this image show?
spondylosis
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What does this image show?
spondylolysis
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What does this image show?
spondylolesthesis (slipping of 1 vertebra on another)

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