ATR quiz
spondylolisthesis
A bilateral fracture of pars interarticularis accompanied by anterior slippage of involved vertebra:
spinal stenosis
A loss of cerebrospinal fluid around the spinal cord because of deformation of the spinal cord or a narrowing of the neural canal is called:
pneumothorax
Air trapped in pleural space, causing portion of lung to collapse; lung cannot fully expand
erector spinae
Collectively, the primary movers for back extension are called the...
Spear Tackler's spine
Flexion of the neck, produces a straightened cervical spine that acts like a segmental column, predisposing the spine to permanent neurologic injury with further axial loading...
6-12
Sciatica issues with soft tissue may involve removing an athlete from sport participation for _____ weeks.
True
T or F: A great danger with a ruptured spleen is its ability to splint itself and then produce delayed hemorrhage.
True
T or F: Fractures of the lumbar vertebrae below L2 do not pose a serious threat to paralysis.
False
T or F: There is one single posture associated with low back pain.
motion segment
The functional unit of the spine is called the: