Lines of alignment Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
Cervical Lines:
A
- ALL, PLL, SLL
- Cx spine angle
- Cervical gravity line
- ADI
- Retrotracheal /pharyngeal lines
2
Q
Thoracic Lines:
A
- Thoracic curve angle
- pedicular rotation
- tracheal bifurcation level
- Scoliosis
3
Q
Lumbar Lines:
A
- Fergusons line
- Lumbar curve angle
- Myerdings classification
- L/S disc angle
4
Q
Hip:
A
- Pubic symph width
- Shentons line
- Iliofemoral line
- femoral angle
- acetabular depth
- Kleins line
- protusio acetabuli
5
Q
Chest:
A
- Trachea
- diaphragm relationships
- size and position of the heart
6
Q
Knee:
A
- Q angle
- Patella Alta/Baja
- Femoral angle
- Tibial angle
7
Q
Ankle/foot
A
- Tibial/fibular angles
- Boehlers
- Arches
8
Q
GH:
A
width of joint space
9
Q
Elbow:
A
carrying angle
10
Q
Wrist:
A
general alignment of wrist
- carpal alignment
11
Q
Q angle?
A
intersection of 2 lines 1. line from ASIS to mid patella 2. line from tibial plateau to mid patella Men: 14 degrees Women: 17 degrees
12
Q
Femoral angle?
Norms?
A
angle between femoral shaft and femoral condyle lines
75-85 degrees
13
Q
Tibial angle?
Norms?
A
angle between tibail shaft and tibial plateau lines
85-100 degrees
14
Q
Patella Alta?
A
high riding patella
15
Q
Patella Baja?
A
low riding patella
16
Q
Chondromalacia patella
A
a condition where the cartilage on the undersurface of the patella (kneecap) deteriorates and softens.
often associated with patella alta
