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Which ligament runs Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
vertically along the (Begins to narrow at lumbar
posterior aspect of the region)
vertebral bodies?
Why is the lumbar spine Narrowing of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
more susceptible to disc
herniations?
In the thoracic and lumbar Below
regions, the nerve root
exits where in relation to
the corresponding
vertebrae?
L1-L2
Where does the spinal cord
usually terminate?
Due to the termination of Above
the spinal cord, where do
the lumbar nerve roots exit
in relation to the
intervertebral disc?
A pelvic side shift usually Iliopsoas dysfunction
indicates what?
Iliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Thomas test
indicates what?
, Iliac Crest
What landmark is used to
locate the L4-L5
intervertebral disc?
What is the most common Zygopophyseal Facet Trophism (predisposes to early
anomaly in the lumbar degenerative changes)
region?
What is it called when one Sacralization
or both transverse
processes of L5 articulate
with the sacrum?
What is it called when there Lumbarization
is a failure of S1 to fuse with
the other sacral segments?
A defect in the closure of Spina Bifida
the lamina of the vertebral
segment is called:
No herniation through the Spina Bifida Occulta
defect, course patch of hair
over site, rare neurologic
deficits:
Herniation of meninges Spina Bifida Meningocele
through defect:
Herniation of meninges and Spina Bifida meningomyelocele
nerve roots through defect,
associated with
neurological deficits:
What is the major motion of Flexion and Extension
the lumbar vertebrae?
Sidebending of L5 will Oblique Axis on the same side
induce what in the sacrum?
Rotaion of L5 will induce Rotation to opposite side
what in the sacrum?
Ferguson's Angle
What is another name for
the lumbosacral angle?
,What is the intersection of a Lumbosacral Angle (Ferguson's Angle)
horizontal line and the line
of inclination of the sacrum
called?
What is a normal angle for 25-35 degrees
the Lumbosacral
(Ferguson's angle)?
Where do 98% of L4-L5 or L5-S1
herniations occur?
A herniated lumbar disc will Below
exert pressure on the nerve
root of the vertebrae
(above or below)?
Sharp, burning or shooting Herniated disc
pain radiating down the leg
which is worse with flexion
is indicative of what?
Increased pain when Psoas Syndrome
standing or wlking indicates
what?
MRI
What is the gold standard
for the diagnosis of
herniated disc?
What is indicated if a Sciatica
patient has ipsilateral psoas
syndrome and contralateral
piriformis spasm?
A flexion contracture of the Non-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
iliopsoas is often
associated with what?
Lower back pain that is Spinal Stenosis
worsened by extension
(standing, walking or lying
supine) is most likely what?
, Spondylolisthesis
Anterior displacement of
one vertebrae in relation to
the one below is called:
Fatigue fractures in the pars Spondylolisthesis
interarticularis is a common
cause of what?
A defect of the pars Spondylolysis
interarticularis without
anterior displacement of
the vertebral body is
called:
Oblique radiographs Spondylolysis
showing a Scotty Dog is
indicative of what?
What should you look for Scotty Dog
on radiographs if
suspicious of
Spondylolysis?
Forward displacement of Spondylolisthesis
one vertebrae on another
seen on lateral films is
indicative of what?
Degenerative changes Spondylosis
within the intervertebral
disc and ankylosing of
adjacent vertebral bodies is
called what?
Saddle Anesthesia, Cauda Equina Syndrome (Surgical Emergency)
decreased deep tendon
reflexes, decreased rectal
sphincter tone, loss of
bowel and bladder control
are indicative of what?
What is the cause of Cauda Massive Central Disc Herniation
Equina Syndrome?
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Terms in this set (735)
Which ligament runs Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
vertically along the (Begins to narrow at lumbar
posterior aspect of the region)
vertebral bodies?
Why is the lumbar spine Narrowing of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
more susceptible to disc
herniations?
In the thoracic and lumbar Below
regions, the nerve root
exits where in relation to
the corresponding
vertebrae?
L1-L2
Where does the spinal cord
usually terminate?
Due to the termination of Above
the spinal cord, where do
the lumbar nerve roots exit
in relation to the
intervertebral disc?
A pelvic side shift usually Iliopsoas dysfunction
indicates what?
Iliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Thomas test
indicates what?
, Iliac Crest
What landmark is used to
locate the L4-L5
intervertebral disc?
What is the most common Zygopophyseal Facet Trophism (predisposes to early
anomaly in the lumbar degenerative changes)
region?
What is it called when one Sacralization
or both transverse
processes of L5 articulate
with the sacrum?
What is it called when there Lumbarization
is a failure of S1 to fuse with
the other sacral segments?
A defect in the closure of Spina Bifida
the lamina of the vertebral
segment is called:
No herniation through the Spina Bifida Occulta
defect, course patch of hair
over site, rare neurologic
deficits:
Herniation of meninges Spina Bifida Meningocele
through defect:
Herniation of meninges and Spina Bifida meningomyelocele
nerve roots through defect,
associated with
neurological deficits:
What is the major motion of Flexion and Extension
the lumbar vertebrae?
Sidebending of L5 will Oblique Axis on the same side
induce what in the sacrum?
Rotaion of L5 will induce Rotation to opposite side
what in the sacrum?
Ferguson's Angle
What is another name for
the lumbosacral angle?
,What is the intersection of a Lumbosacral Angle (Ferguson's Angle)
horizontal line and the line
of inclination of the sacrum
called?
What is a normal angle for 25-35 degrees
the Lumbosacral
(Ferguson's angle)?
Where do 98% of L4-L5 or L5-S1
herniations occur?
A herniated lumbar disc will Below
exert pressure on the nerve
root of the vertebrae
(above or below)?
Sharp, burning or shooting Herniated disc
pain radiating down the leg
which is worse with flexion
is indicative of what?
Increased pain when Psoas Syndrome
standing or wlking indicates
what?
MRI
What is the gold standard
for the diagnosis of
herniated disc?
What is indicated if a Sciatica
patient has ipsilateral psoas
syndrome and contralateral
piriformis spasm?
A flexion contracture of the Non-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
iliopsoas is often
associated with what?
Lower back pain that is Spinal Stenosis
worsened by extension
(standing, walking or lying
supine) is most likely what?
, Spondylolisthesis
Anterior displacement of
one vertebrae in relation to
the one below is called:
Fatigue fractures in the pars Spondylolisthesis
interarticularis is a common
cause of what?
A defect of the pars Spondylolysis
interarticularis without
anterior displacement of
the vertebral body is
called:
Oblique radiographs Spondylolysis
showing a Scotty Dog is
indicative of what?
What should you look for Scotty Dog
on radiographs if
suspicious of
Spondylolysis?
Forward displacement of Spondylolisthesis
one vertebrae on another
seen on lateral films is
indicative of what?
Degenerative changes Spondylosis
within the intervertebral
disc and ankylosing of
adjacent vertebral bodies is
called what?
Saddle Anesthesia, Cauda Equina Syndrome (Surgical Emergency)
decreased deep tendon
reflexes, decreased rectal
sphincter tone, loss of
bowel and bladder control
are indicative of what?
What is the cause of Cauda Massive Central Disc Herniation
Equina Syndrome?
