major clinical: back, LL and UL Flashcards
(129 cards)
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what is an exaggerated over-curvature of thoracic area of vertebral column
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kyphosis
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what is the major feature of cervical vertebrae
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transverse foramina
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what is the ligament that connects internal surface of laminae of vertebrae
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ligamentum flavum
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what is the ligament that checks hyperextension of vertebral column
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anterior longitudinal
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what is the ligament that is most affected by whiplash
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anterior longitudinal
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what is the ligament which limits skull rotation
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alar
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what is the defective portion of vertebrae with spondylolisthesis in cervical area
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pedicle
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what is the defective portion of vertebrae with spondylolisthesis in lumbar region
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pars interarticularis, lamina
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what is the common direction of all superior articular facets of vertebrae
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posterior
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what is the structure in contact with posterior surface of dens
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transverse ligament of atlas (part of cruciate)
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what is the most commonly herniated IV disc
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L4-5
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what is the most common nerve compressed with herniated IV disc
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L5
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what is the spinal nerve affected by protrusion of the disc between C5/6
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C6
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what is the thoracic intercostal space located deep to triangle of auscultation
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sixth
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what is the vertebral level of lumbar puncture
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L4
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what is the roof of the sub occipital triangle
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semispinalis capitis
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what is the floor of sub occipital triangle
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posterior arch of atlas; posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
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what major vessel is within the sub occipital triangle
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vertebral artery
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what is the inferior extent of dura-arachnoid sac
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SV2
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what is the inferior extent of the spinal cord
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LV2
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what is the location of internal vertebral plexus
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epidural space
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what is the most frequently fractured bone in the body
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clavicle
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what is the most frequently dislocated carpal bone
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lunate
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what is the most frequently fractured carpal bone
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scaphoid
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what is the name of the fracture of the distal radius that produces a dinner fork appearance
colle's fracture
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what is the nerve injured with fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus
axillary
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what is the nerve injured with fracture of shaft of humerus
radial
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what is the nerve injured in wrist drop
radial
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what is the muscle that is chief extensor at shoulder joint
deltoid
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what muscles are innervated by the axillary nerve
deltoid and teres minor
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what muscle initiates abduction of the arm
supraspinatus
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what is the most commonly torn tendon of rotator cuff
supraspinatus
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what 2 muscles rotate the scapula for full abduction of arm
trapezius and serratus anterior
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what tendon courses through the shoulder joint
long head of biceps
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what is the chief supinator of the hand
biceps brachii
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what is the nerve injury that causes winged scapula
Long thoracic
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what is the spinal levels of axillary nerve
C5 and C6
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what are the spinal levels to muscles of the hand
C8 and T1
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what is the dermatome of the thumb
C6
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what is the nerve to the thenar compartment of the hand
recurrent branch of median
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what is the innervation of adductor pollicis
ulnar (deep branch)
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what is the innervation to all interosseous muscles of the hand
ulnar (deep branch)
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what is the region affected by upper trunk injury of brachial plexus
shoulder
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what is the region affected by lower trunk injury of brachial plexus
intrinsic hand muscles
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what nerve is compressed with carpal tunnel syndrome
median
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what nerve is affected by cubital tunnel syndrome
ulnar
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paralysis of which muscles result in total claw hand
lumbricals
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what are the boundaries of the femoral triangle
inguinal ligament, sartorial and adductor longus
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what structure is immediately lateral to the femoral sheath
femoral nerve
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what structure is immediately medial to the femoral artery in the femoral sheath
femoral vein
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what are the contents of the femoral canal
deep inguinal lymph nodes
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what is the medial boundary of the femoral ring
lacunar ligament
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what structure courses throughout the entire length of the adductor canal
femoral artery and vein
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what structures course only a portion of the adductor canal
saphenous nerve, nerve to vastus medialis, descending genicular vessels
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what muscle forms the floor of the popliteal fossa
popliteus
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what muscle is the chief flexor at the hip joint
iliopsoas
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what muscle prevent pelvis from tilting when walking
gluteus medius
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what muscle unlocks the knee joint
popliteus
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what muscle is affected with foot slap
tibialis anterior
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what are the chief inverters of the foot
tibialis anterior and posterior
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what ligament checks the backward displacement of the femur on the tibia
anterior cruciate
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what ligament with laxity is positive values maneuver
medial collateral
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what is the most commonly injured ankle ligament
anterior talofibular
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what ligament is stretched with flat foot
plantar calcaneonavicular (spring ligament)
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what are the joints for movement of inversion and eversion of foot
subtalar and transverse tarsal
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what is the major artery to the head of femur in adult
medial femoral circumflex
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what is the nerve affected with fracture of head and neck of fibular
common fibular
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what is the tendon affected with avulsion fracture of 5th metatarsal
fibularis brevis
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what is the innervation of adductor magnus
obturator, tibial portion of sciatic
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what is the nerve affected with tarsal tunnel syndrome
tibial
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what is the cutaneous innervation to medial side of foot
saphenous (L4)
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what is the cutaneous innervation to lateral side of foot
sural (S1)
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what is the cutaneous innervation of heel
tibial
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what is the cutaneous innervation to dorsal aspect of web between toes 1 and 2
deep fibular
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what is the cutaneous innervation of most of dorm of foot
superficial fibular
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what is the major dermatome to big toe
L4
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what is the dermatome to small toe
S1
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what is the spinal level of patellar reflex
L4
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what is the spinal level of achilles reflex
S1
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what would locking of the knee when walking suggest
meniscus injury
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what is the major injury triad with lateral impact to knee
medial collateral, medial meniscus and ACL
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what type of articulation is the atlanto-occipital articulation
synovial, condyloid
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_____ results from trauma directed (usually from above) through the skull and occipital condyles onto the atlas, bursting the arch; the spinal cord is typically spared from injury
jefferson's (burst) fracture
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_______ is inflammation of vertebral joints and ligaments especially in the lumbar region; affected segments fuse and results in pain and stiffness in vertebral column
ankylosing spondylitis
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what is the innervation of the Z joints
dorsal rami
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what level does the dural sac end
S2
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____ is fracture or compromise of the pars interartciularis
spondylolysis
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_______ is dislocation or slippage of vertebral column between adjacent vertebra
spondylothesis
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what is the dermatome for the middle finger
C7
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what is the dermatome for the 5th finger
C8
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what is the dermatome for the medial forearm and arm (distal arm)
T1
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what structures are in danger of injury when the clavicle is fractured?
supra scapular VAN, supraclavicular n, brachial plexus, subclavian n
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what would posterior dislocation of the glenohumeral point possibly damage (artery)
compress the posterior circumflex humeral artery
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______ is a fracture of the 5th metacarpal
boxer's fracture
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_______ is pain/tenderness in the palm or wrist caused by hairline fracture of the hook of hamate
golfer's wrist
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what is the most commonly fractured carpal bone
scaphoid
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what is the most commonly dislocated carpal bone
lunate
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where is axillary artery most likely to be compressed
anterior to terms major against the proximal humerus
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where is the brachial artery most likely to be compressed
against the distal humerus
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Erb's palsy results from damage to what part of the brachial plexus
upper trunk
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what is the tell-tail sign for erb's palsy
waiter's tip
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what is the tell tail sign for klumpke's palsy
claw hand
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what part of the brachial plexus is damaged in klumpke's palsy
lower trunk
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what nerve is damaged in ape hand
median
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what nerve runs through the carpal tunnel
median
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what is included in the cubital fossa
tendon of biceps, brachial artery, median nerve
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____ is damage to extensor expansion; results in flexion of middle and extension of distal phalange
boutonniere deformity
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_____ is a partial avulsion of extensor tendon; flexion of distal phalanx
mallet finger
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_____ is stenosing tenosynovitis involving flexor tendon; results in "clicking" during flexion/extension
trigger finger
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what nerve is affected in meralgia paresthetica
lateral femoral cutaneous
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what is the dermatome for skin over the inguinal ligametn
L1
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what is the dermatome for the proximal, anterolateral thigh
L2
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what is the dermatome for distal, anteromedial thigh
L3
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what is the dermatome for anteromedial leg, medial malleolus
L4
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what is the dermatome for dorsum of foot, second digit
L5
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what is the dermatome for lateral malleolus, fifth digit
S1
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what is the dermatome for posterior thigh
S2
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_____ is used to assess the integrity of the achilles tendon
thompson test
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what is the first part of the quadriceps to atrophy when there is knee joint disease
vastus medialis
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if there is infections that spread deep to the investing fascia of the psoas major muscle, where might this spread into if it goes inferiorly and what is this called
psoas abscess and it may spread to the inguinal region and proximal thigh
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what direction do most hip dislocations occur in
posterior
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what is another name for runner knee
patellofemoral syndrome
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what is another name for pre patellar bursitis and what is it
housemaid's knee: swelling between the skin and patella
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where does subcutaneous infra patellar bursitis occur
between the skin and tibial tuberosity
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what do eversion injuries of the ankle affect
deltoid ligament and may avulse the medial malleolus
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what action causes a pott fracture
forceful eversion
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what fractures are involved in a cotton fracture/ trimalleolar fracture
fractures of the medial malleolus, fibula (lateral malleolus) and posterior lip of the inferior articular surface of the tibia
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____ is lateral deviation of the great toe
hallux valgus
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what muscle and ligament are involved in medial longitudinal arch of foot collapse
tibialis posterior and plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament
