Pelvis IV Flashcards
(35 cards)
For forward torsions, the first name of the dysfuction is what?
The rotation
For forward torsions, the last name of the dysfuction is what?
The oblique axis of rotation
For forward torsions, the first and last names are always (the same / opposites)?
The same
For backward torsions, the first and last names are always (the same / opposites)?
Opposites
What is the last name of flexions/extensions?
Flexion or extensions
What is the first step in diagnosing a sacral SD?
get a hx
+SeFT
True or false: headaches may be indicative of sacral SDs
True
What are the two landmarks used to diagnose a sacral dysfunction?
Deep sulcus
Inferior/posterior ILA
If the deep sulcus and the inf/post ILA are on opposite sides, what is the SD?
Torsion
If the deep sulcus and the inf/post ILA are on the same side, what is the SD?
Unilateral flexion/extension
What is the third step in diagnosing a sacral SD?
Sphinx test
If the ILAs become more symmetric during the sphinx test, is the test positive or negative?
Negative
If the ILAs become less symmetric during the sphinx test, is the test positive or negative?
Positive
A positive sphinx test indicates that the sacrum is (forward or backward)?
Backward
A negative sphinx test indicates that the sacrum is (forward or backward)?
Forward
If there is a forward torsion, are the names the same or opposite?
Same (L on L or R on R)
If there is a backward torsion, are the names the same or opposite?
Opposite (R on L or L on R)
In sacral flexion, does the base move anteriorly or posteriorly?
Anteriorly
In sacral extension, does the base move anteriorly or posteriorly?
posteriorly
How is the rotation of the sacrum names?
For the side the anterior base faces
The superior scaral axis is at what vertebral level? What is its significance?
S2, moves with respiration
The middle sacral axis is at what vertebral level? What is its significance?
S2, moves with flexion/extension
The inferior sacral axis is where? What is its significance?
Level of inferior articular surface of the ilia
Where the ilia moves on the sacrum
Finish the sentence: as the lumbar spine flexes, the sacrum …
extends