Exam Review: Fryette’s Principles,
Spinal Mechanics, Thoracic Inlet,
Disc Anatomy & Hip Dysfunction –
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Opposite
according to fryettes principles, neutral dysfunctions move in _________________ directions
the same
according to fryettes principles, non-neutral dysfunctions move in _________________
directions
Flexion/Extension
main movement of OA
Rotation
main movement of AA
Cruciform Ligament
maintains integrity of of the AA joint
T2
Spinal level of jugular notch
T4
spinal level of spine of scapula
T8 (T7 spinous process)
spinal level of inferior angle of scapula
L4-5
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, Level of iliac crests
S2
level of PSIS
-T1
-1st ribs
-Sternal manubrium
Boundaries of the Anatomical thoracic inlet
-T1-4
-Ribs 1 and 2
-Sternal manubrium
Boundaries of the Functional thoracic inlet
Annulus Fibrosus
-load bearing structure of intervertebral discs
-pain sensitive
Nucleus Pulpsus
-part of intervertebral discs
-thickest in lumbar
-thinnest in thoracic
-gelatinous substance
Cartilaginous End Plate
-attached to intervertebral disc and 2 vertebral bodies
-prevents vertebral bodies from undergoing pressure atrophy
-keeps annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulpsus within anatomic borders
Uncinate process
lateral herniations are NOT common due to _________________
Thick tectoral membrane
Posterior herniations are NOT common due to __________________
Posterolateral
which direction of herniation is most common?
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