POLESTAR EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is "tripod WB" refering to in the spine? - ANS disc in front and facets in back
Local muscles or deep local stabilizers primary job is - ANS proprioception and stiffness -
These are muscles that have unique control over the posturing of our head. - ANS These
deep local muscles: the Rectus Capitus Posterior, the Oblique Capitus Superior and the Oblique
Capitus Inferior.
In anticipation of movement, the Transverse Abdominis - ANS Activates sub-consciously and
sub-threshold
The primary purpose of the rectus abdominis is to: - ANS Accelerate or decelerate flexion
and extension of the spine
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,The deep muscles of the back (multifidi and rotatores): - ANS Create stiffness and control
around the spine based on the anticipated activity
Which of the following is true regarding fascia? - ANS Fascia is a living, dynamic,
communicating tissue in our body that links all of our cells together
Prevents collapse or shift forward of spinal vertebrae - ANS The Anterior Longitudinal
Ligament:
The ligamentum flavum is different from other ligaments as it is: - ANS Yellow, elastic, made
to stretch and expand
Pelvic ligaments: - ANS Are extremely thick ligaments that connect the ilium and sacrum
together
wraps all the way around the body and connects to the posterior lumbar
fascia, or the thoracolumbar fascia. It draws
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, on the rectus sheath and on the thoracolumbar
fascia, which is filled with the erector spinae and the multifidi muscles. - ANS TA
The psoas major ascends
and has a relationship with our spine. - ANS It ascends past the lumbar spine,
and has insertions up through the diaphragm
into the lower thoracic spine in the anterior body
or the anterior lateral body of the vertebra. This is very important.
What connects the arm to the thoracolumbar fascia? - ANS the latissimus dorsi muscle
These pelvic floor sphincters are suspended
and held in place by this sling. - ANS This is called the pubococcygeus muscle
The intervertebral disc - ANS functions as a shock absorber
axial elongation places the vertebrae in their optimal position , minimizing destructive forces to
the disc
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AND ANSWERS
What is "tripod WB" refering to in the spine? - ANS disc in front and facets in back
Local muscles or deep local stabilizers primary job is - ANS proprioception and stiffness -
These are muscles that have unique control over the posturing of our head. - ANS These
deep local muscles: the Rectus Capitus Posterior, the Oblique Capitus Superior and the Oblique
Capitus Inferior.
In anticipation of movement, the Transverse Abdominis - ANS Activates sub-consciously and
sub-threshold
The primary purpose of the rectus abdominis is to: - ANS Accelerate or decelerate flexion
and extension of the spine
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,The deep muscles of the back (multifidi and rotatores): - ANS Create stiffness and control
around the spine based on the anticipated activity
Which of the following is true regarding fascia? - ANS Fascia is a living, dynamic,
communicating tissue in our body that links all of our cells together
Prevents collapse or shift forward of spinal vertebrae - ANS The Anterior Longitudinal
Ligament:
The ligamentum flavum is different from other ligaments as it is: - ANS Yellow, elastic, made
to stretch and expand
Pelvic ligaments: - ANS Are extremely thick ligaments that connect the ilium and sacrum
together
wraps all the way around the body and connects to the posterior lumbar
fascia, or the thoracolumbar fascia. It draws
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, on the rectus sheath and on the thoracolumbar
fascia, which is filled with the erector spinae and the multifidi muscles. - ANS TA
The psoas major ascends
and has a relationship with our spine. - ANS It ascends past the lumbar spine,
and has insertions up through the diaphragm
into the lower thoracic spine in the anterior body
or the anterior lateral body of the vertebra. This is very important.
What connects the arm to the thoracolumbar fascia? - ANS the latissimus dorsi muscle
These pelvic floor sphincters are suspended
and held in place by this sling. - ANS This is called the pubococcygeus muscle
The intervertebral disc - ANS functions as a shock absorber
axial elongation places the vertebrae in their optimal position , minimizing destructive forces to
the disc
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