MSC Study Final Test Questions GRADED A+ 2024/2025

MSC Study Final Test Questions GRADED A+ 2024/2025 DDD - ANSWERSFirst stage of disc herniation Changes in the AF or NP that result in decreased disc height, thickened ligaments, or osteophyte formation Black disc - ANSWERSDehydrated/desiccated disk that appears black on T2 weighted MRI, but disc height is normal. Associated with axial back pain 3 categories of spine product market - ANSWERSDeformity Degeneration Trauma Motion segment - ANSWERSIncludes the intervertebral disc, superior and inferior vertebral bodies, and the facet joints. Allows for motion and dissemination of stress The intervertebral disc forms a joint with ____ - ANSWERSArticulating facets Other names for osteophytes - ANSWERSBone spurs Traction spurs Spondylosis - ANSWERS"Spinal arthritis" Degeneration caused by disc degeneration, osteophyte growth, or thickened ligaments Spondylolisthesis - ANSWERSAnterior slippage of vertebra