OS Exam 2 Flashcards
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How many cervical vertebra do we have
7
The atlas lacks what vertebral structure
Has no vertebral body
What is the atypical feature of C2
Dens (odontoid process)
Articular facets in the cervical spine are oriented in what direction
Superior: upward toward eye
Inferior: point toward opposite shoulder
C2-c7 follow what type of mechanics
type II
From a lateral view. We can check alignment along what imaginary lines
Anterior vertebral line
Posterior vertebral line
Spinolaminar line
Posterior spinous line
What view must you use for x ray of the dens
AP (anteroposterior view) with an open mouth
What do we think is the cause of cervical spine somatic dysfunction
Compensatory after for dysfunction of lower parts of spine
Rotational testing in the. Cervical spine. Requires us to contact lateral mass (lateral to spinous process) and rotate them in what plane
Transverse plane
If you induce a force in the transverse plane on the left lateral mass what motion are we inducing in cervical vertebra
Rotate right
Translation of cervical vertebra (lateral segment movement: left to right or right to left) induces motion in which plane
Coronal plane
If we move a cervical vertebra in the coronal plane: translation from left to right what do we document this motion as
Sidebent left
If there is more restricted motion in the cervical vertebra while the neck is flexed how would we name it
Extension dysfunction
Which part of the chart should include documentation of somatic dysfunction
Objective portion (of SOAP note)
Normal flexion of the neck
45-90
Normal extension of the neck
45-90
Normal side bending of the neck
45
Where do we palpate while checking cervical ROM actively and passively
At the C7-T1 junction
Normal rotation of the neck
70-90
What are the major motions of OA joint
Flexion and extension (Sagittal plane motion)
What type of mechanics are displayed at the OA joint
Flex/extend but SB/Rot to opposite directions ALWAYS making it modified type I
To assess restriction of motion at the OA joint contact posterior occipital with middle finger and lateral aspect with index finger. Assess rotation right by lifting anterior on which side?
Left
To assess restriction of motion at the OA joint contact posterior occipital with middle finger and lateral aspect with index finger. Assess side bending left by inducting what motion?
Translation
antlantoaxial joint (AA) has what primary motion
Rotation (atlas rotates around dens)