Musculoskeltal Topics 2

Question 1

Which ribs increase the anterposterior dimension of the chest by rotating around their long axes (elevation and depression) and what are theses movements known as

Answer 1

Ribs 1-6 & pump handle action

Question 2

Rotation downward of the rib neck is associated with depression while rotation upward is associated with elevation. True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which ribs increase in lateral transverse dimension by moving upward backward and medially to increase infrasternal angle or moving downward forward and laterally to decrease the angle, and what is this movement known as

Answer 3

Ribs 7-10 & bucket handle action

Question 4

Which ribs move laterally to solely increase lateral diameter and what is there movement called

Answer 4

Ribs 8-12 & caliper action

Question 5

The spinous process of T1-T3 vertebrae is on the same plane as the transverse process of the same vertebrae while T4-T6 spinous process project downward slightly halfway btw their own transverse process and the transverse process of the vertebrae below true or false

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T7-T9 vertebrae spinous process project downward so their transverse process are on the plane of the transverse process of the vertebrae below true or false

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Forward bending of the spine creating a permanent hump on the upper back commonly seen in older women with postmenopausal osteoporosis is called

Answer 7

Dowagers hump

Question 8

A congenital rigid hyperkyphosis in the thoracic area that does not get resolved with an extension or lying in supine prone position no smoothing of the back when bending (structural changes in the spine) what is this called

Answer 8

Scheuermanns kyphosis

Question 9

What is the intervention for kyphotic deformities

Answer 9

• extension exercises (flexion is contraindicated)
• posture education
• brace if needed