Post-Midterm Info

Question 1

listing is derived from ____ and requires a _______

Answer 1

spinographic analysis

frame of reference

Question 2

listing system considerations are:
anatomical _______
____ picture of dynamic entity
____ positioning

Answer 2

anatomical variability
static picture of dynamic entity
proper positioning

Question 3

palmer-gonstead system compares to segment _____

Answer 3

below

Question 4

palmer upper cervical specific compares to _____

Answer 4

foramen magnum

Question 5

preferred SCP (segmental contact point)

Answer 5

spinous process

Question 6

global/multi-segmental wedging can imply ___ or ____

Answer 6

scoliosis

lateral curvature

Question 7

segmental wedging implies _____ wedging

Answer 7

stand alone wedging

Question 8

always adjust side of ____ ; or ____ wedge

Answer 8

convexity

open

Question 9

if T4 is decreased P-A ext, spinous laterality R; has NO wedge relative to T5, but a LEFT global curve is noted in spine above — listing would be:

Answer 9

PR-T

Question 10

x-rays insightful for (2) components of VSC

Answer 10

kinesiopathology

histopathology

Question 11

x-rays insightful for (2) PART components

Answer 11

A- asymmetry/misalignment

R- ROM

Question 12

lateral view in cervicals can tell you which findings:

Answer 12

occiput - PS or AS
C1: AS or AI
C2- C7: P

Question 13

FML and APL lines diverging indicate what misalignment

Answer 13

occiput PS

Question 14

APL and OPL line diverging indicate what misalignment

Answer 14

C1 AS

Question 15

APOM view can tell what findings:

Answer 15

occiput: wedging and rotation
C1: laterality and rotation
C2: rotation and wedging

Question 16

TCL and TAL diverging lines on right side indicated which finding

Answer 16

occiput RS (Ex. PS-RS)

Question 17

wider atlas lateral mass indicates side is

Answer 17

anterior

Question 18

TAL and AxPL diverge to R indicates:

Answer 18

R atlas laterality ex. asRA

Question 19

distance of C2 laminar jxn to it’s own lateral border is shorter on side where _____ is fixed

Answer 19

spinous

Question 20

comparison of AxPL to C3 BB reveals ______ at ____ level

Answer 20

wedging at C2 level

Question 21

posteriority is established by visualization in (3) ways (thoracic and lumbar)

Answer 21

atypical disc wedging (A or P)
stacking of continuous segments (loss of curve)
degenerative changes seen on endplate or disc

Question 22

larger pedicle shadow on A-P x-ray indicates _____: ex. larger pedicure on R, spinous has gone ___

Answer 22

that spinous is misaligned to OPPOSITE side;

left

Question 23

___ listing in Pelvic Analysis will have a wider ilium

Answer 23

IN

Question 24

SCL always passes through pubic bone on the ____ side

Answer 24

EX

Question 25

larger height on pelvic analysis is ____ side

Answer 25

PI

Question 26

main rationale for taking x-rays

Answer 26

pain or neurologic symptoms spinal trauma (falls, pain, fractures) alignment abnormalities/abnormal curve/scoliosis (cobb angle) arthropathy (something wrong in joint complex) spine instability or limitation of motion osteoporosis

Question 27

chiropractic x-rays are taken _____, but analyzed _____ aka ___ or ____ views; analysis is referred to as _____

Answer 27

A-P P-A functional or surgical view spinography

Question 28

advantages of x-rays

Answer 28

``` correlate postural distortions correlate palpation findings identify pathologies facilitate safer/conscientious care qualify and quantify misalignment more specific adjusting (LOC) ```

Question 29

disadvantages of x-rays

Answer 29

``` static pic of dynamic spine limited sensitivity to pathologies exposure risk financial start-up costs maintenance portability ```

Question 30

PS occiput indicates that _____ has misaligned POSTERIORLY and SUPERIORLY in the ______ articulation

Answer 30

occipital condyle | atlanto-occipital

Question 31

2nd component for occiput listing is ______ and _____ ; ex. PS-RS, PS-LS, AS-RS, AS-LS

Answer 31

laterality and superiority

Question 32

3rd component for occiput listing is side of ______; ex. PS-RS- RP, PS-RS-RA, etc.

Answer 32

laterality

Question 33

atlas listing: ___ or ____ indicates that ANTERIOR TUBERCLE has misaligned superior or inferior

Answer 33

AS or AI

Question 34

2nd component of atlas indicates the ______ has gone R or L; ex. ASR, AIR

Answer 34

laterality

Question 35

3rd component of atlas indicates _____ on side of laterality, ex. ASRA

Answer 35

rotation

Question 36

technique developed by HENRI GILLET, practitioner's hands are used to fell motion of SPECIFIC segments of spine while patient MOVES. Purpose is evaluation of DYNAMIC movement of extravertebral and vertebral JOINTS to assess DYSFUNCTION between JOINTS

Answer 36

motion palpation

Question 37

advantages of motion palpation

Answer 37

``` widely used across chiro NOT specific to one technique good reliability with protocol and experience provides quality kinematic info can be augmented for ALL populations correlated to listings on x-ray ```

Question 38

disadvantages of motion palpation

Answer 38

unreliable when used as STAND ALONE tool poor reliability WITHOUT protocol and experience acute presentations can interfere with outcomes requires patient to be interactive has become "major indicator" to many practioners

Question 39

motion palpation is insightful for what parts of VSC

Answer 39

kinesiopathology

Question 40

motion palpation is insightful for what PART

Answer 40

P - pain and tenderness A - asymmetry/misalignment R - range of motion

Question 41

extension in lumbars is called

Answer 41

excursion