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Which ligament runs vertically along the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies?
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (Begins to narrow at lumbar region)
https://o.quizlet.com/l-5SZUKQXDDJnjBL4pBYUw_m.jpg
Why is the lumbar spine more susceptible to disc herniations?
Narrowing of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
In the thoracic and lumbar regions, the nerve root exits where in relation to the corresponding vertebrae?
Below
https://o.quizlet.com/sD9NPPURSiQ93C4YM0nc7g_m.jpg
Where does the spinal cord usually terminate?
L1-L2
https://o.quizlet.com/id2S.48pjByMcEbklqHU3w_m.jpg
Due to the termination of the spinal cord, where do the lumbar nerve roots exit in relation to the intervertebral disc?
Above
A pelvic side shift usually indicates what?
Iliopsoas dysfunction
A positive Thomas test indicates what?
Iliopsoas dysfunction
https://o.quizlet.com/n7sQyy04Rn6D5doDvb.AyQ_m.jpg
What landmark is used to locate the L4-L5 intervertebral disc?
Iliac Crest
https://o.quizlet.com/FM9VSMwlWrliHfdoeM.iIw_m.jpg
What is the most common anomaly in the lumbar region?
Zygopophyseal Facet Trophism (predisposes to early degenerative changes)
- asymmmetry of facet joint angles that are aligned in the coronal plane instead of the usual sagittal plane (BM)
What is it called when one or both transverse processes of L5 articulate with the sacrum?
Sacralization
- can lead to early disc degeneration
https://o.quizlet.com/VaMxBCGrNRAWvuZ.1BsQjA_m.png
What is it called when there is a failure of S1 to fuse with the other sacral segments?
Lumbarization
- less common than sacralization
https://o.quizlet.com/rbUiYXQYJ36cG7y-4KDQDA_m.png
A defect in the closure of the lamina of the vertebral segment is called?
Spina Bifida
No herniation through the defect, course patch of hair over site, rarely associated with neurological deficits:
Spina Bifida Occulta
https://o.quizlet.com/K9HH7Diy-YJqQx5mapzUfg_m.png
Herniation of meninges through defect:
Spina Bifida Meningocele
https://o.quizlet.com/Cubs6RICU4ySoplLWOkEcQ_m.png
Herniation of meninges and nerve roots through defect, associated with neurological deficits?
Spina Bifida meningomyelocele
https://o.quizlet.com/b--vu4dUf2stRjNGRkomnQ_m.png
What is the major motion of the lumbar vertebrae?
Flexion and Extension
- due to the alignment of facets (BM)
Sidebending of L5 will induce what in the sacrum?
Oblique Axis on the same side
Rotation of L5 will induce what in the sacrum?
Rotation to opposite side
What is another name for the lumbosacral angle?
Ferguson's Angle
https://o.quizlet.com/rYIyye5Yc1Uz9HZgat5rRw_m.png
What is the intersection of a horizontal line and the line of inclination of the sacrum called?
Lumbosacral Angle (Ferguson's Angle)
What is a normal angle for the Lumbosacral (Ferguson's angle)?
25-35 degrees
https://o.quizlet.com/gk5S2mQVVluVKjCLpU-mCA_m.jpg
An INC in Lumbosacral angle (Ferguson's angle) causes a shear stress placed on the lumbosacral junction often causing __.
LBP
- excessive lordosis = INC in the angle
Where do 98% of herniations occur?
L4-L5 or L5-S1
A herniated lumbar disc will exert pressure on the nerve root of the vertebrae (above or below)?
Below
https://o.quizlet.com/B6y1s2LEvffe9repPo76bA_m.jpg
Sharp, burning or shooting pain radiating down the leg which is worse with flexion is indicative of what?
Herniated disc
- weakness + DEC reflexes associated with affected root
- sensory deficit over corresponding dermatome
(+) straight leg raise
https://o.quizlet.com/CisYZNEZ5IQE95X3MoXw6w_m.png
Tx Herniated disc?
Most cases tx conservatively
- Bed rest for no more than 2 days
- Indirect techniques OMT, followed by gentle direct
- HVLA relatively contraindicated
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of herniated disc?
MRI
https://o.quizlet.com/bD0P.Z0tEWT6sNfOTlx.XQ_m.jpg
Increased pain when standing or walking indicates what?
Psoas Syndrome
- due to sitting up suddenly after sitting for a long time since shortens the psoas
https://o.quizlet.com/rOVLFFQShXVTlV2oHTU2VA_m.png
Tender point medial to ASIS, nonneutral dysfunction of L1 or L2, positive pelvic shift test to the CL side, backward sacral torsion and CL piriformis spasm. Dx?
Psoas syndrome
+ Thomas test
https://o.quizlet.com/Cw8hp-gBjlMto5bFd8ZkTw_m.png
Appendicitis, Sigmoid Colon dysfunction, ureteral calculi, ureter dysfunction, metastatic carcinoma of the prostate and salpingitis are all possible causes of what somatic dysfunction?
Psoas Syndrome
https://o.quizlet.com/i/Qo5GrG2R8J_3W_Wdm1kGTA_m.jpg
Tx Psoas syndrome
Acute spasm -> ice to DEC pain + edema

CS to anterior iliopsoas TP followed my MET or HVLA to the high lumbar dysfunction

* Stretching an acute psoas spasm may cause it to further spasm, only stretch chronic
What is indicated if a patient has ipsilateral psoas syndrome and contralateral piriformis spasm?
Sciatica
A flexion contracture of the iliopsoas is often associated with what?
Non-neutral dysfunction of L1 or L2
Lower back pain that is worsened by extension (standing, walking or lying supine) is most likely what?
Spinal Stenosis
- narrowing usually due to degenerative changes, causing pressure on nerve roots
- visualized X-ray oblique view
https://o.quizlet.com/vpEiYMO0VmlSnLo3S6cVLg_m.png
Tx Spinal stenosis
OMT DEC any restrictions, improve ROM
- additional conservative tx: PT, NSAIDs or low dose tapering steroids
- epidural steroid injection if conservative tx not effective
- laminectomy w/ decompression is indicated if all above tx options fail
INC pain with extension based activities. Tight Hams B/L. Stiffed-legged, short-stride, waddling type gate. No neuro deficits. Dx?
Spondylolisthesis
Anterior displacement of one vertebrae in relation to the one below is called due to fatigue fractures in pars interarticularis. Dx?
*Spondylolisthesis*

*+ vertebral step-off sign* (palpating the spinous processes there is an obvious forward displacement at the area of the listhesis)
https://o.quizlet.com/P16UjID.DYxAZRWTDwen-w_m.jpg
Tx Spondylolithesis
Conservative tx - goal reduce lumbar lordosis and SD
- HVLA contraindicated
- Wt loss
- Avoiding high heels
- Avoid flexion based exercises
- Lumbo-sacral orthotics for short term stability
Fatigue fractures in the pars interarticularis is a common cause of what?
Spondylolisthesis
A defect of the pars interarticularis without anterior displacement of the vertebral body is called?
Spondylolysis
- 95% occur at L5
https://o.quizlet.com/Ugw99mM2qAri79IOFNnVbQ_m.png
Oblique radiographs showing a Scotty Dog is indicative of what?
Spondylolysis
https://o.quizlet.com/M9FC8J7qg3oVM.3n0vV3wA_m.jpg
Diagnose:
Spondylolisthesis ___ x-rays.
Spondylolysis ___ x-rays.
Spondylolisthesis - LATERAL x-rays

Spondylolysis - OBLIQUE x-ray
Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement?
0-25%
https://o.quizlet.com/4cUVy5s6BsBaop4HT2eT-A_m.png
Grade 2 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement?
25-50%
https://o.quizlet.com/4cUVy5s6BsBaop4HT2eT-A_m.png
Grade 3 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement?
50-75%
https://o.quizlet.com/4cUVy5s6BsBaop4HT2eT-A_m.png
Grade 4 Spondylolisthesis is what percentage of displacement?
>75%
https://o.quizlet.com/4cUVy5s6BsBaop4HT2eT-A_m.png
What should you look for on radiographs if suspicious of Spondylolysis?
Scotty Dog
https://o.quizlet.com/qJZKJaKSADpn36JUoNzh7Q_m.jpg
Forward displacement of one vertebrae on another seen on lateral films is indicative of what?
Spondylolisthesis
https://o.quizlet.com/Lhyc.u.2dX1.bO5WQTRUTQ_m.png
Degenerative changes within the intervertebral disc and ankylosing of adjacent vertebral bodies is called what?
Spondylosis
https://o.quizlet.com/DpfZYDzAEF2XpdIIOo5AQw_m.png
Saddle Anesthesia, DEC DTR, DEC rectal sphincter tone, loss of bowel and bladder control are indicative of what?
Cauda Equina Syndrome (Surgical Emergency)
https://o.quizlet.com/5vsWzZX0spYzWINRSMAZMQ_m.jpg
What is the cause of Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Massive Central Disc Herniation
https://o.quizlet.com/5vsWzZX0spYzWINRSMAZMQ_m.jpg
Tx Cauda Equina syndrome
ER surgical decompression of cauda equine
-> if surgery delayed too long can have irreversible paralysis
The point at which a patient can actively move any given joint is called?
Physiologic Barrier ("A + P" = *A*ctive + *P *hysiologic)
https://o.quizlet.com/JlIKQzOsFBNFpNaN8fmHJw_m.png
The point at which a physician can passively move any given point (beyond would cause ligament, tendon or skeletal injury):
*Anatomic Barrier* ( "A + P" = *A*natomic + *P*assive)
The point caused by somatic dysfunction that prevents motion to the physiologic barrier:
Restrictive Barrier
Another name for restrictive barrier is:
Pathologic Barrier
What is the only subjective component of TART?
Tenderness
The painful sensation produced by palpation of tissues where it should not occur is called:
Tenderness
Edematous, erythematous, bogginess, increased moisture and hypertonicity are characteristic of what?
Acute Tissue Texture Changes
Cool dry skin, slight tension, decreased muscle tone, flaccid, and fibrotic are characteristic of what?
Chronic Tissue Texture Changes
Tenderness in acute somatic dysfunction are likely to be what?
Severe or Sharp
Tenderness in chronic somatic dysfunctino are likely to be what?
Dull, achy or burning
The rules that govern spinal motion are termed?
Fryette's Laws
In Type I somatic dysfunction, sidebending and rotation occur to what?
Opposite sides
In Type I somatic dysfunction, would you expect to see flexion, extension or neutral positioning?
Neutral (N for neutral points opposite directions as do rotation and sidebending)
In Type II somatic dysfunction, sidebending and rotation occur to what?
Same side
In Type II somatic dysfunction, would you expect to see flexion, extension, or neutral positioning?
Flexed or Extended
How many vertebrae does Type II SD affect?
One
How many vertebrae does Type I SD affect?
Multiple
In non-neutral (Type II) SD, which occurs first, Sidebending or Rotation?
Rotation
In neutral (Type I) SD, which occurs first, Sidebending or Rotation?
Sidebending
Initiating motion at any vertebral segment in any one plane of motion will modify the mobility in the other two planes is the definition of what?
Freyette's Law III
C1 is the 1st so it is number 1) - What is the principle SD of C1?
Type I (with F, E, or N)
C2-C7 come after C1 (so they are number 2) - What are the principle SD of C2?
Type II (with F, E, or N?
Somatic Dysfunction is always named for the direction of?
Ease
When naming a SD of a vertebral unit (2 vertebrae and the disc between) which should be used as your reference point?
Superior Vertebra
The orientation of the superior facts of the cervical vertebrae is:
BUM (Backward, upward and medial)
The orientation of the superior facts of the thoracic vertebrae is:
BUL (Backward, upward and Lateral)
The orientation of the superior facets of the Lumbar vertebrae is:
BM (Backward and Medial)
Flexion and extension occur around what axis?
Transverse
Flexion and extension occur in what plane?
Sagittal associated (kyphosis/lordosis)
Rotation occurs around what axis?
Vertical
Rotation occurs in what plane?
Transverse
Sidebending occurs around what axis?
AP (Anterior/Posterior)
Sidebending occurs in what plane?
Coronal associated (scoliosis)
Approximation of muscle's origin and insertion without a change in its tension is what?
Isotonic Contraction (iso = same tonic = tensions)
When the operator's force is less than the patient's force, this is what?
Isotonic Contraction
Increase in tension without an approximation of origin and insertion is what?
Isometric Contraction (iso = same metric = length)
https://o.quizlet.com/VSLkVytmf98ma885YAVlFQ_m.jpg
When the operator's force is equal to the patient's force, this is what?
Isometric Contraction
Muscle contraction against resistance while forcing the muscle to lengthen is what?
Isolytic Contraction ("lysis" break adhesions)
When the operator's force is greater than the patient's force, this is what?
Isolytic Contraction
Approximation of the muscle's origin and insertion is what?
Concentric Contraction - wt lifter contract + shorten
https://o.quizlet.com/ngrKdb.g3g93TdmUHabWrQ_m.jpg
Lengthening of muscle during contraction due to an external force is what?
Eccentric Contraction
https://o.quizlet.com/napL2l4Uym6HIqz6HHEzBw_m.jpg
Engaging the restrictive barrier and eventually moving through it is an example of what?
Direct Treatment
Moving tissues or joints away from the restrictive barrier towards the direction of ease is an example of what?
Indirect Treatment
This type of treatment involves the assistance of the patient (Usually isometric or isotonic)
Active Treatment
This type of treatment only involves the practitioner?
Passive Treatment
In general where should you begin treatment and where should you work to?
Centrally to Peripherally
What patients typically respond better to indirect techniques or gentle direct techniques?
Elderly and Hospitalized
What cases should have shorter intervals between treatments?
Acute Cases
What is required to allow the patient's body to respond to the treatment?
Time
Who can be treated more often, Pediatric or Geriatric patients?
Pediatric
Myofascial Release is what type of treatment?
Direct or Indirect, Active or Passive
Counterstrain is what type of treatment?
Indirect, Passive
FPR (Facilitated Positional Release) is what type of treatment?
Indirect, Passive
Muscle Energy is what type of treatment?
Direct, Active
HVLA (High Velocity Low Amplitude) is what type of treatment?
Direct, Passive
Cranial is what type of treatment?
Direct or Indirect, Passive
Lymphatic techniques are what type of treatment?
Direct, Passive
Chapman's Points are what type of treatment?
Direct, Passive
Tissue Texture changes, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion and Tenderness is known as what?
TART
Which vertebra has no spinous process or vertebral body?
C1
https://o.quizlet.com/B1X12aX4XJx-p9398jG8.g_m.png
The dens is on which vertebra?
C2
https://o.quizlet.com/9BCZj8ld.53Hx4QuSVj.oQ_m.jpg
Which vertebrae have bifid spinous processes?
C2-C6
https://o.quizlet.com/bmipaU7ir3TFQ909LfCkzw_m.jpg
What lies between the superior and inferior facets of cervical vertebrae?
Articular Pillars (green = 2 articular pillars)
https://o.quizlet.com/pwWQq9szs6sO5w9p5gtVGw_m.jpg
What is the passageway for the vertebral artery through the cervical vertebrae called?
Foramen Transversarium
https://o.quizlet.com/nxQx84q95vyh-9BnYkNbzw_m.png
Where does the anterior scalene insert?
*Rib 1* "1 AM 2 Pee"
https://o.quizlet.com/L5Uj18.lcPDCkvQP58kHKg_m.png
Where does the middle scalene insert?
*Rib 1* "1 AM 2 Pee"
https://o.quizlet.com/L5Uj18.lcPDCkvQP58kHKg_m.png
Where does the posterior scalene insert?
*Rib 2* "1 AM 2 Pee"
https://o.quizlet.com/L5Uj18.lcPDCkvQP58kHKg_m.png
This muscle sidebends ipsilaterally and rotates contralaterally:
Sternocleidomastoid
https://o.quizlet.com/tgOF5Gk8W4izvn8E-WHy4w_m.png
Pathologic shortening of the SCM is called what?
Torticollis
This ligament extends from the sides of the dens to the lateral margins of the foramen magnum:
Alar Ligament
https://o.quizlet.com/3vIk9W2ePscQG.sLoKJ91w_m.png
This ligament attaches to the lateral masses of C1 to hold the dens in place
Transverse Ligament
https://o.quizlet.com/jWvRb9M5av3XX7q13CkvMw_m.png
What are two common causes of atlanto-axial subluxation?
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Down's Syndrome
What is the articulation between the uncinate processes and the superadjacent vertebrae called?
Joint of Luschka C3-C7 bodies
https://o.quizlet.com/Mzrh0TABYq-TeAf2UzC3Hg_m.png
What is the most common cause of cervical nerve root pressure (cervical foraminal stenosis)?
Degeneration of the Joints of Luschka
https://o.quizlet.com/LKfnybOI7SBJfoGUI6rZVw_m.png
What is the second most common cause of cervical nerve root pressure (cervical foraminal stenosis)?
Hypertrophic arthritis (osteoarthritis) of intervertebral synovial joints
https://o.quizlet.com/wbttWKtuArlftyu6lK9Y5w_m.jpg
Where does the nerve root C8 exit?
Between C7 and T1 (hence why every nerve root after this point is below the named vertebrae
there is a C8 nerve but no C8 vertebral body)

D

Where do cervical nerve roots C1-C7 exit?
Above named vertebrae
https://o.quizlet.com/C5n1pgh875a.jT9gNor0jQ_m.jpg
What cervical nerve roots make up the brachial plexus?
C5-T1

Roots
Trucks
Divisions
Cords
Branches
https://o.quizlet.com/IJAwDXtZLci2m9-EffcwZA_m.png
The occipital condyles on the atlas (C1) make up what joint?
OA
What is the primary motion of OA?
Flexion and Extension (OA = OK! ... as with the motion of a head nod)
Sidebending and rotation occurring to opposite sides with either flexion or extension is characteristic of which cervical joint?
OA (and AA)
https://o.quizlet.com/fiwqpKjcP-4M2POEGzyCpQ_m.jpg
What is the primary motion of the AA (Atlantoaxial joint)
Rotation
https://o.quizlet.com/.BKj-z-h2ZMQaO5xw4kEEw_m.png
Sidebending and Rotation to the same side in Neutral, Flexion or Extension is characteristic of what vertebrae?
C2-C7
Right translation results in what?
Left Sidebending
What must you do before motion testing the AA?
Flex to 45 degrees (to lock out C2-C7)
What is the primary method to asses motion of C2-C7?
Lateral Translation
What is the primary motion of C2-C4?
Rotation (half closest to the AA behaves like the AA)
What is the primary motion of C5-C7?
Sidebending (half closest to the thoracics behaves like them)
What is another name for Articular Pillars?
Lateral Masses
What portion of the cervical vertebrae is used to evaluate cervical motion?
Articular Pillars
What vertebrae have spinous processes located at the level of the corresponding transverse processes?
T1-T3, T12
What vertebrae have spinous processes located one half a segment below the corresponding transverse processes?
T4-T6, T11
What vertebrae have spinous processes located at the level of the transverse process of the vertebrae below?
T7-T9, T10
What level is the spine of the scapulae?
T3
What level is the inferior angle of the scapulae?
T7
What level is the sternal notch?
T2
https://o.quizlet.com/fxOyzvlShjpb4xhkwqz6wg_m.png
What level is the sternal angle (angle of Louis)?
T4
https://o.quizlet.com/xfbZ3lLdtfuDroZkq.CpGQ_m.jpg
What dermatome is the nipple?
T4
https://o.quizlet.com/viJ2e68G5YIVm6c.Q0ez9Q_m.png
What dermatome is the umbilicus?
T10
What is the main motion of the thoracic vertebrae?
Rotation (hence in nomenclature R precedes S)
What are the primary muscles of respiration?
Diaphragm and Intercostals
What portion of the rib articulates with the corresponding transverse process?
Tubercle
https://o.quizlet.com/nJlsMKl7hEh5mTgRAUcoFQ_m.jpg
What portion of the rib articulates with the corresponding vertebra and the vertebra above?
Head
https://o.quizlet.com/eEzw4VSQWjvNxElAoBtB0A_m.jpg
Which ribs are typical?
3-10 (10 is only sometimes considered atypical)
https://o.quizlet.com/D8VGypy0FhwUmufC1Z98Rw_m.jpg
All 1's and 2's - Which ribs are atypical (meaning they articulate in more or less places than typical)?
1, 2, 11, 12 (And sometimes 10)
Which ribs are True Ribs (Attach directly to the sternum)?
1-7
Which ribs are False Ribs (Do not attach directly to the sternum)?
8-12
Which ribs are Floating Ribs (Unattached anteriorly)?
11, 12
What is the primary motion of Ribs 1-5?
Pump Handle - transverse axis/sagittal plane
https://o.quizlet.com/u.b0JfeDGPlajpQT8g3B5A_m.png
What is the primary motion of Ribs 6-10
Bucket Handle - A/P axis/coronal plane
https://o.quizlet.com/gJp3hIKRG27qCwxfB7wi3A_m.png
What is the primary motion of Ribs 11 and 12?
Caliper Motion
https://o.quizlet.com/cr44koYSfwO0-46CF6SbxQ_m.png
If a pump handle rib (1-5) is held in inhalation, what edge of the posterior rib angle would you expect to be prominent?
Superior Edge
If a bucket handle rib (6-10) is held in inhalation, what edge of the rib shaft would you expect to be prominent?
Inferior Edge
If a pump handle rib (1-5) is held in exhalation, what edge of the posterior rib angle would you expect to be prominent?
Inferior Edge
Which rib is the key rib in an inhalation dysfunction?
*Lowest* Rib (*BI*TE)
Which rib is the key rib in an exhalation dysfunction?
*Uppermost* Rib (BI*TE*)
Treatment is directed at which rib in an inhalation or exhalation dysfunction?
Key Rib
Name the secondary muscles of respiration and corresponding ribs?
Scalenes: ribs 1 + 2

Pectoralis minor: ribs 3-5

Serratus anterior + posterior: ribs 4-9

Latissimus dorsi: ribs 10-12

Quadratus lumborum: rib 12
An appreciable lateral deviation of the spine from the normally straight vertical line is called what?
Rotoscoliosis
Who are most likely to have scoliosis?
Females
5% of school aged children dev. scoliosis by age 15
Scoliosis with the apex at the right is called what? (sidebent left)
Dextroscoliosis
- Curve SL with Scoliosis to R
https://o.quizlet.com/AsPR8TZTRKidua99JVuK1Q_m.jpg
Scoliosis with the apex to the left is called what? (sidebent right)
Levoscoliosis
- Curve SR with Scoliosis to L
https://o.quizlet.com/AsPR8TZTRKidua99JVuK1Q_m.jpg
A spinal curve that is relatively fixed and inflexible and will not resolve with sidebending the opposite direction is called what?
Structural Curve
A spinal curve that is flexible and can be partially or completely corrected with sidebending to the opposite side is called what?
Functional Curve
What age group should be screened for scoliosis?
10-15
If suspicious, what can be done to screen for scoliosis in addition to the physical exam?
Standing X-rays
What is used to measure the degree of scoliosis?
Cobb Angle
https://o.quizlet.com/cVEi3LeaOI4gGzbXPM3t.Q_m.png
What is described by perpendicular lines originating from horizontal lines from vertebral bodies of extreme ends of the curve?
Cobb Angle
https://o.quizlet.com/cVEi3LeaOI4gGzbXPM3t.Q_m.png
Mild scoliosis is what cobb angle?
5-15 degrees
Moderate scoliosis is what cobb angle?
20-45 degrees
Severe scoliosis is what cobb angle?
>50 degrees
Respiratory function is compromised if the thoracic curvature is of scoliosis is ___.
>50 degrees
Cardiovascular function is compromised if the thoracic curvature is of scoliosis is ___.
>75 degrees
Causes of scoliosis?
1. *Idiopathic* 80% some pts have FHx
2. *Congenital* - malformation vertebrae
3. *Neuromuscular* - muscular weakness/spasticity (poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, Duchenne's, meningomyelocele)
4. *Acquired*- tumor, infection, osteomalacia, sciatic irritability, psoas syndrome, short left syndrome
What is the treatment for mild scoliosis?
PT
*Konstancin Exercises* (series of specific exercises that have been proven to improve the pt with scoliotic postural decompensation)
OMT
- goal improve flexibility + strengthen trunk and abdominal musculature
What is the treatment for moderate scoliosis?
Bracing with spinal orthotic
What is the treatment for severe scoliosis?
Surgery - if respiratory compromise or if scoliotic curve progresses quickly despite conservative tx
One leg appears shorter than the other.
Functional leg length discrepancy
What are the compensations in short leg syndrome?
1. *Sacral base unleveling* - base lower on side of short leg
2. *Anterior innominate* rotation on side of *short leg*
3. *Posterior innominate* rotation on the side of* long leg*
4. *Lumbar spine* will SA + RT side short leg
5. *Lumbosacral (Ferguson's) angle* will INC 2-3 deg.
6. First the iliolumbar *ligaments*, then the SI ligaments may become *stressed on the side of the short leg*
What is the most common cause of anatomical leg length discrepancy?
Hip Replacement
In short leg syndrome, the sacral base will be lower on which side?
Short Leg
In short leg syndrome, the Anterior innominate rotation will be on which side?
Short Leg
In short leg syndrome, the Posterior innominate rotation will be on which side?
Long Leg
In short leg syndrome, the lumbar spine will sidebend away and rotate toward which side?
Short Leg
Tx Short leg syndrome
*OMT directed at spine + LE* done to remove or DEC as much SD as possible if leg length discrepancy is still present and short leg syndrome is suspected obtain postural x-rays to quantify differences in the heights of the femoral head
What is used to diagnose Short Leg Syndrome?
*Standing Postural X-rays*
- if femoral head > 5 mm consider a heel lift
Unless the cause was recent and sudden, how much should the final heel lift height be?
*1/2 - 3/4 of the measured leg discrepancy*
- unless there was a sudden cause of the discrepancy (hip fracture/hip prosthesis) in that case lift the full amount that was lost
In the "fragile"(elderly, arthritic, osteoporotic, or having acute pain), how often should you increase the heel lift in short leg syndrome?
1/16" heel lift and INC 1/16" (1.5 mm) every two weeks
In the "flexible", how often should you increase the heel lift in short leg syndrome?
1/8" heel lift and INC every two weeks
What is the maximum heel lift that can be placed inside the shoe?
1/4"
- if > 1/4 is needed then this must be applied to the outside of the shoe
If more than 1/2" is needed in short leg syndrome, what should be used in place of a heel lift?
*Anterior Sole Lift*
- extending from the heel to toe used in order to keep the pelvis from rotating to the opposite side
What percentage of school-age children develop scoliosis by age 15 ?
5%
Of those who develop scoliosis, what percentage experience clinical symptoms?
10%
What is the most common etiology of Scoliosis?
Idiopathic
How much can the lumbosacral angle increase in short leg syndrome?
2-3 degrees
What two muscles make up the pelvic diaphragm?
Levator ani and Coccygeus (primary pelvic muscles)
https://o.quizlet.com/.qeC0clC8AVz-ewfR8L7.Q_m.png
Around what axis of the sacrum does respiratory motion occur?
Superior Transverse Axis
https://o.quizlet.com/7Qj8-95Y9oAChYIQXczv3Q_m.png
What level is the superior transverse axis of the sacrum?
S2
https://o.quizlet.com/7Qj8-95Y9oAChYIQXczv3Q_m.png
During inhalation, what direction does the sacral base move?
Posterior
Around what axis of the sacrum does Craniosacral (inherent) motion occur?
Superior Transverse Axis
https://o.quizlet.com/7Qj8-95Y9oAChYIQXczv3Q_m.png
During craniosacral flexion, what direction does the sacrum move?
Posterior or *Counternutation*
What is another name for the posterior movement of the sacral base?
Counternutation
During cransiosacral extension, what direction does the sacrum move?
Anterior or *Nutation*
What is another name for anterior movement of the sacral base?
Nutation (Nod forward)
Around what axis of the sacrum does postural motion occur?
Middle Transverse Axis
https://o.quizlet.com/7Qj8-95Y9oAChYIQXczv3Q_m.png
As a person begins to bend forward the sacral base move ___.

At terminal flexion, the sacrotuberous ligaments become taut and the sacral base will move ___.
Anterior
Posterior
What are the 4 physiologic axes of the sacrum and innominates?
*DRIP *

*D*ynamic
*R*espiratory
*I*nherent/*I*nnominate
*P*ostural
Around what sacral axes does dynamic motion occur during ambulation?
*2 Sacral Oblique Axes* are engaged when walking
When weight bearing on one leg, which oblique axis is engaged?
Same oblique axis
- wt bearing left leg (stepping forward with the right leg) will cause a left sacral axis to be engaged
https://o.quizlet.com/7Qj8-95Y9oAChYIQXczv3Q_m.png
Around which sacral axis does innominate rotation occur?
Inferior Transverse Axis
https://o.quizlet.com/7Qj8-95Y9oAChYIQXczv3Q_m.png
What level is the inferior transverse axis at?
S4
What level is the middle transverse axis at?
S3
In innominate dysfunction, the side of the dysfunction is on the side of what?
Positive Standing Flexion Test
Anterior vs Posterior innominate rotation when does the leg appear shorter IL or longer IL?
Anterior innominate rotation = Short leg IL
Posterior innominate rotation = Long leg IL
What is the cause of anterior innominate somatic dysfunction?
Tight Quadriceps
What is the cause of posterior innominate somatic dysfunction?
Tight Hamstrings
What are the 2 most common causes of superior innominate shear?
Fall IL buttock or mis-step
What are the 2 most common causes of superior pubic shear?
Trauma or Tight Rectus Abdominus
What are the 2 most common causes of inferior pubic shear?
Trauma or Tight Adductors
Standing Flexion Test indicates what?
Iliosacral Dysfunction
Seated Flexion Test indicates what?
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Sacral oblique axes are named for what?
Superior Pole
When L5 is sidebent, which sacral oblique axis is engaged?
Same Side
When L5 is rotated, which direction is the sacrum rotated?
Opposite Side
When a positive seated flexion test is found, which side is the oblique axis engaged?
Opposite Oblique Axis
Negative spring test indicates which type of torsion?
Forward Torsion (or unilateral flexion)
Positive spring test indicates which type of torsion?
Backward Torsion (or unilateral extension)
In a forward torsion, rotation is on which side compared to the axis?
Same Side
In a backward torsion, rotation is on which side compared to the axis?
Opposite Side
Which has + backward bend test forward or backward torsion?
+ backward bend in backward (posterior torsion)
What is the most common dysfunction of the sacrum in post-partum patients?
Bilateral Sacral Flexion
- INC lumbar curve
If L5 and Sacral dysfunction are both present (as is usually the case), which should be treated first?
L5 (Sacral dysfunction will often resolve with treatment of L5)
A psoas syndrome will often cause dysfunction where?
L1 or L2 (flexed, sidebent and rotated to the same side as the iliopsoas contracture)
What three bones make up the innominate?
Ilium, Ischium, Pubis
By what age does the innominate usually fuse?
20
What ligament divides the greater and lesser sciatic foramen?
Sacrospinous Ligament
https://o.quizlet.com/z3Mk9PBEfbQs9C8qnnS5mA_m.png
What is usually the first ligament to become painful in lumbosacral decompensation?
Iliolumbar Ligament
https://o.quizlet.com/TvQFQ7DTFzf2x-S8PbbhNA_m.png
What are the true pelvic ligaments (sacroiliac ligaments)?
Anterior, Posterior, and Interosseous
https://o.quizlet.com/m4T1HKLwUXWeSd7OQJ0pUw_m.jpg
What is the only bone connecting the upper extremity to the axial spine?
Clavicle
What are the 4 muscles that make up the rotator cuff?
*S*upraspinatus
*I*nfraspinatus
*T*eres Minor
*S*ubscapularis
What is the primary motion of the supraspinatus?
Abduction
What is the primary motion of the infraspinatus?
External Rotation
What is the primary motion of the Teres Minor?
External Rotation
What is the primary motion of the subscapularis?
Internal Rotation
What is the primary motion of the Pectoralis Major?
Adduction
What is the primary motion of the Latissimus Dorsi?
Adduction and Extension
What is the primary motion of the Teres Major?
Extension
What is the primary motion of the posterior Deltoid?
Extension
What is the primary motion of the middle Deltoid?
Abduction
What is the primary motion of the anterior Deltoid?
Flexion
Where does the subclavian artery pass through the thoracic outlet?
Between Anterior and Middle Scalenes
https://o.quizlet.com/qwOlWQ8HcWfOGBzxBCFqJw_m.png
Where does the subclavian vein pass through the thoracic outlet?
Anterior to the Anterior Scalene
https://o.quizlet.com/9dB3CubsLY7-m10857m-bA_m.jpg
Where does the subclavian artery become the axillary artery?
Border of the first Rib
https://o.quizlet.com/ztrI3q45oWKw18fxsH3vyA_m.png
Where does the axillary artery become the brachial artery
Inferior Border of the Teres Minor
https://o.quizlet.com/ztrI3q45oWKw18fxsH3vyA_m.png
What is the first major branch of the brachial artery?
Profunda Brachial Artery
The profunda brachial artery accompanies the radial nerve in its posterior course where?
Radial Groove
https://o.quizlet.com/V8FNdYrSgk1a.xAm-a22Hw_m.png
Where does the brachial artery divide into the ulnar and radial arteries?
Under the bicipital aponeurosis
https://o.quizlet.com/m4bOcSAm4YxQB59tl-jNUA_m.png
What supplies blood to the elbow, wrist, dorsal aspect of hand and end in the deep palmar arterial arch?
Radial Artery
https://o.quizlet.com/Nyn9BInYYYdPHOJ0NAwmoQ_m.jpg
What is medial, supplies blood to the elbow, wrist, dorsal aspect of hand and forms most of the superficial palmar arterial arch?
Ulnar Artery
https://o.quizlet.com/3zn79DhwZbY12P35CxktLQ_m.jpg
With normal motion, how far can the arm actively abduct?
180 degrees (2/3 due to glenohumeral motion and 1/3 due to scapulothoracic motion)

* every 3 degrees abduction, the glenohumeral joint moves 2 degrees and scapulothoracic joint moves 1
What is the most common somatic dysfunction of the shoulder?
Internal and External Rotation
What is the 2nd most common somatic dysfunction of the shoulder?
Abduction
What is the least common somatic dysfunction of the shoulder?
Extension
What is the most common somatic dysfunction of the sternoclavicular joint?
Clavicle Anterior and Superior on Sternum
https://o.quizlet.com/fx8Ad5fBQk1GJmkcG6J0xA_m.png
What is the most common somatic dysfunction of the acromioclavicular joint?
Clavicle superior and lateral on the Acromion
https://o.quizlet.com/c4j1Jjx.xKErvj5tPbjzoA_m.png
What 3 ligaments stabilize the acriomioclavicular joint?
Acriomioclavicular, Coracoacromial, and Coracoclavicular
https://o.quizlet.com/rgcOdwQhQLoaz-q8A0-bvA_m.png
Compression of the neurovascular bundle as it exits the thoracic outlet is called:
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
https://o.quizlet.com/xdLCRG0-XCH9npTcOEgi.w_m.png
A positive Adson's test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome?
Compression between the scalenes
A positive Military Posture test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome?
Compression between clavicle and rib 1
https://o.quizlet.com/i/pb2HwiFfozx5-dtAPiPnpA_m.jpg
A positive Hyperextension test indicates what type of thoracic outlet syndrome?
Compression under Pectoralis Minor
https://o.quizlet.com/-ci4O33jSuvvdj-PF4-ozA_m.jpg
Continuous impingement of the greater tuberosity against the acromion as the arm is flexed and internally rotated results in what?
(The pain exacerbated by abduction especially 60-120 deg "painful arc".)
*Supraspinatus Tendinitis*
- tenderness tip of the acromion
- chronic tendinitis may lead to calcification of the supraspinatus tendon
https://o.quizlet.com/ExfJ66hIidXFiX20IOYyZQ_m.png
Overuse leading to adhesions that bind the tendon to the bicipital groove causes what?
Bicipital Tenosynovitis
- pain: anterior portion of the shoulder may radiate to biceps
- tenderness bicipital groove
https://o.quizlet.com/-Ub2L04Ezziy1V7KZt1dqg_m.png
Tenderness over the bicipital groove (aggravated by resisted flexion or supination) is likely due to what?
Bicipital Tenosynovitis
Pain with abduction (especially 60-120 degrees) is most likely due to what?
Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Positive drop arm test is indicative of what?
Rotator Cuff Tear
Progressive pain and restriction of shoulder motion is what?
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder Syndrome)
- that INC gets worse over course 1 year
- tenderness anterior shoulder
https://o.quizlet.com/flFQxu8MhO5qTXxwowKlug_m.png
What is the most common cause of Adhesive Capsulitis?
Prolonged Immobility (of the shoulder)
What OMT treatment can be used to treat Adhesive Capsulitis?
Spencer Technique
What should be done to prevent Adhesive Capsulitis following shoulder surgery?
Early Mobilization
What is the most common cause of shoulder dislocation?
Trauma
What are the 2 most common directions of shoulder dislocation?
Anterior and Inferior
When can posterior shoulder dislocations happen?
Seizures
Electrocution
Falling outstretched hand
Injury to what nerve can occur from shoulder dislocation?
Axillary Nerve - deltoid
What muscle weakness results in Scapula Winging?
Serratus Anterior
What nerve injury results in Winged Scapula?
Long Thoracic
https://o.quizlet.com/PuYJb9u3CCZkXR69p29kIA_m.png
What is the most common brachial plexus injury?
Erb-Duchenne's Palsy
https://o.quizlet.com/0Hc-jaSdn-vs1dUqjUL52w_m.png
Damage to what nerve roots causes Erb-Duchenne's Palsy?
C5 and C6
What type of injury most commonly causes Erb-Duchenne's Palsy?
Traction injury during childbirth (shoulder dystocia)
https://o.quizlet.com/vYy-3wb1xdjAT2vZM4T--g_m.png
Damage to what nerve roots causes Klumpke's Palsy?
C8 and T1
- hyperextension, hyperabduction injury during fall or child birth
Paralysis of what muscles results from Klumpke's Palsy?
Intrinsic Muscles of Hand
https://o.quizlet.com/OyRdaZXo-apBurDlzZNVEA_m.png
Crutch palsy is due to direct pressure on what nerve?
Radial Nerve
What is the result of radial nerve injury?
Wrist drop and Triceps Weakness
What is the most common nerve injured in the upper extremity due to direct trauma?
Radial nerve
Compression of the radial nerve against the humerus while the arm is draped over the back of a chair during intoxication or deep sleep is called what?
Saturday Night Palsy
https://o.quizlet.com/ZmWfdKaiFPsV45GUbSXWqg_m.png
How many phalanges are there?
Fourteen
What are the 4 carpal bones of the proximal row (lateral to medial)?
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetral, Pisiform
What are the 4 carpal bones of the distal row (lateral to medial)?
Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capate, Hamate
Where do the primary flexors of the wrist originate?
Medial Epicondyle
What nerve innervates the primary flexors of the wrist?
*Median Nerve* (Except flexor carpi ulnaris which is innervated by the Ulnar nerve)
Where do the primary extensors of the wrist originate?
Lateral Epicondyle
What nerve innervates the primary extensors of the wrist?
Radial nerve
What are the two primary supinators of the forearm?
Biceps (musculocutaneous nerve) and Supinator (Radial Nerve)
What are the two primary pronators of the forearm?
Pronator Teres and Pronator Quadratus (Both innervated by median nerve)
What innervates the muscles of the thenar eminence?
Median Nerve (Except Adductor policis brevis which is innervated by the ulnar nerve)
https://o.quizlet.com/I9KODQQ8yfRF6roRDBYSPQ_m.png
What innervates the muscles of the hypothenar eminence +interossi?
Ulnar nerve
https://o.quizlet.com/Au3O0GDrwWAKIGl4T.RI7w_m.png
Formed by the intersection of two lines. The first line is the longitudinal axis of the humerus. The second line starts at the distal radial-ulna joint, and passes through the proximal ulna joint.
Carrying angle
normal Men: 5 deg.
normal Women: 10-12 deg.
https://o.quizlet.com/ygu8UWOBDT6Y7rwnbrmemA_m.png
A carrying angle > 15 degrees is called cubitus valgus or ___ if SD is present.
Abduction of the ulna
- Adduction of the wrist
https://o.quizlet.com/HQDcluPieVwgA9PeO2aoew_m.png
A carrying angle < 3 degrees is called cubitis varus or ___ if SD is present.
Adduction of the ulna
- Abduction of the wrist
https://o.quizlet.com/YOK0L7oN7hOom1rsl52NqA_m.png
When the forearm is pronated the radial head will glide ___.
*P*OSTERIOR = *P*ronated
- falling forward on a pronated forearm cause posterior radial head injury
When the forearm is supinated the radial head will glide ___.
ANTERIOR
- can result from falling backward on a supinated arm (anterior dislocation radial head)
Pt complains of paresthesias on the thumb and the first 2 1/2 digits.
*Carpal tunnel syndrome*
- entrapment of the *median nerve* at the wrist
- tx: splints, NSAIDs, steroid injections, OMT (direct release technique to INC space in the carpal tunnel) surgery if medical tx fails
https://o.quizlet.com/k0OkcwofmcyMCG59U3KtSg_m.png
Dx Carpal tunnel syndrome gold standard?
Nerve conduction studies/electromyography
Commonly results from overuse of the extensors + supinators.
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- NSAIDs, rest, ice
Commonly results from overuse of flexors and pronators.
Medial epicondylitis (golder's elbow)
- NSAIDs, rest, ice
Flexion contraction MCP + DIP, Extension contraction PIP. Contraction of the intrinsic muscles of the hand and associated with?
RA - Swan-neck deformity
https://o.quizlet.com/TZJndRtcRwaop8O5gRBBTw_m.png
Extension contraction of MCP + DIP. Flexion contraction PIP. Results from a rupture of the hood of the extensor tender at the PIP and associated with?
RA - Boutonniere deformity
https://o.quizlet.com/L2AzP2u.eI5rtogP2FIffA_m.png
Extension of MCP. Flexion PIP + DIP. what can cause this?
Claw hand
- injury to median + ulnar nerve (loss of intrinsic muscles + overactivity of the extensor muscles)
https://o.quizlet.com/9.fF1aWUw-5J1F6Ve4EvlA_m.png
What can cause Ape hand deformity?
- Claw hand deformity + wasting of the thenar eminence and thumb adducted
- Median n. damage
https://o.quizlet.com/JaGwqc5h7VhIq1PRyr7cAA_m.png
Contracture of the last two digits with atrophy of the hypothenar eminence due to __ damage.
ULNAR - Bishops deformity
https://o.quizlet.com/fojMBh19r39HKSF19VblAQ_m.png
Flexion contraction of MCP + PIP usually seen with contracture of the last two digits. Due to contraction of the palmar fascia.
*Dupuytren's contraction*
- associated liver cirrhosis
https://o.quizlet.com/Oegm-ZFYrWwubEUFTUWc.w_m.png
Name the primary extensor and flexor of the hip.
Extensor: Gluteus max
Flexor: Iliopsoas
Name the primary extensor and flexor of the knee.
Extensor: Quads (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, medialis, and intermedius)

Flexor: Semimebranosus + semitendinosus (hams)
What ligaments make up the femoroacetabular joint?
Hip joint - ball + socket held by
1. Iliofemoral ligament
2. Ischiofemoral ligament
3. Pubofemoral ligament
4. Capitis femoral ligament - ligament at the head of the femur attaching to the acetabular fossa
https://o.quizlet.com/287.p4BYVvMUeYqqF6iGcw_m.png
The head of the femur will glide anteriorly with __ rotation of the hip.
External
- External rotation SD can be due to piriformis or iliopsoas spasm
The head of the femur will glide posteriorly with __ rotation of the hip.
Internal
- Internal rotation SD can be due to spasm of (gluteus minimus, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, TFL, adductor magnus, adductor longus)
Fibular head glides ___ with pronation of the foot.
ANTERIORLY
https://o.quizlet.com/Ar8chTrPoKZdcofFpgG23g_m.png
Fibular head glides __ with supination of the foot.
POSTERIORLY
https://o.quizlet.com/uUBo.AHHCCgq5qvCOP7CPg_m.png
Dorsiflexion, eversion, and abduction = ___ of the ankle.
PRONATION
Plantarflexion, inversion, and adduction = ___ of the ankle.
SUPINATION
Femoral n. which level?
L2-L4
- anterior thigh, medial leg
- quads, iliacus, satorius, pectinus
https://o.quizlet.com/i/RZUdgjo5jjdNoKstIbe9og_m.jpg
Sciatic n. which level?
L4-S3
- greater sciatic foramen
-85% population sciatic n. is inferior to the piriformis muscle
https://o.quizlet.com/9vado2dZwIUh8PeQyFrHoQ_m.png
What does L3-L4 disc herniation affect?
L4 nerve root
Medial leg sensation
Foot inversion

Tested by the patellar DTR
What does L4-L5 disc herniation affect?
L5 nerve root
Anterior leg + foot sensation
Foot dorsiflexion
NO DTR associated with it
What does L5-S1 disc herniation affect?
S1 nerve root
Lateral leg sensation
Foot eversion

Tested by the Achilles DTR
Normal angle between the neck and shaft of the femur is ___ def.

IF this angle < 120 deg this is called ___.

IF > 135 deg ___.
normal = 120-135

< 120 = coxa vara

> 135 = coxa valga
https://o.quizlet.com/tWeZJZMlcyQdj5Kz.KCnfA_m.png
Q angle what is it and what does it mean when there is an INC or DEC Q angle?
Intersection of a line from the ASIS through middle of the patella and line tibial tubercle through middle patella (normal 10-12 deg)

INC Q = genu valgum
DEC Q = genu varum
https://o.quizlet.com/sIBWztZ96x5BeXkQpxVaCA_m.png
Talus internally rotated causing foot to invert and plantarflex. What is the position of the fibular head?
Posterior fibular head
- foot is supinated
Talus externally rotated causing foot to evert and dorsiflex. What is the position of the fibular head?
Anterior fibular head
- foot is pronated
Deep knee pain especially when climbing stairs. Atrophy vastus medals and have patellar crepitus. More common in women due to large Q angle. Dx?
*Patello-femoral syndrome*

- strong vastus laterals and weak vestus medals -> patella deviates laterally + excess wearing on posterior patella

tx: strengthen vastus medialis
First degree sprain?
No tear resulting in good tensile strength and no laxity
Second degree sprain?
Partial tear resulting in DEC tensile strength with mild to moderate laxity
Third degree sprain?
Complete tear resulting in no tensile strength and severe laxity
- usually require surgery
Severe unrelenting pain after and during exercise the anterior tibialis muscle is hard and tender to palpation, pulses are present and stretching the muscle causes extreme pain. Dx? Tx?
Compartment syndrome (most common Anterior)


Tx: ice + MFR to INC venous lymph return

ER: Muscle necrosis can occur w/in 4-8 hours if intracompartmental remains elevated surgical fasciotomy is indicated
https://o.quizlet.com/yuFFSRM37jOOMOryYEv6kA_m.jpg
O'Donahue's triad
MCL
ACL
MM
Associated with large baby female first born breach delivery femoral head posterior and superior. Dx.
Congenital hip dysplasia
- Barlow + Ortolani test in newborn
- Pavlik harness tx
https://o.quizlet.com/iofTq88uX2vN-UdOjjJw3A_m.png
Osteonecrosis femoral capital epiphysis with painless limp male between 4-10 years old.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Dz
- self limiting management
https://o.quizlet.com/Rd5vzPNaAYo3FRh6Hj57Fg_m.jpg
Displacement of the femoral head on the femoral neck. Presents with progressive painful limp pain may be in the knee. Loss of abduction and internal rotation. Overweight 14 year old boy who develop limp with pain. Dx?
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
- surgical intervention
https://o.quizlet.com/i/618QDDxMIb8FzK842Yv6kw_m.jpg
Compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve called?
Meralgia Paresthetica
- pass under the inguinal ligament
- pain lateral leg
https://o.quizlet.com/7btUcdlGKMg.28MR-QTzUA_m.jpg
Painful swelling over the tibial tuberosity in children 10-15 yo. seperation of new bone growth tibial tuberosity.
Osgood-Schlatter Dz
https://o.quizlet.com/i/LAaaqBqHZAYSyymBi7HcnQ_m.jpg
Bones of the foot

D

https://o.quizlet.com/LaSb9yzeMyJbHhm13vvYCw_m.png
___ glide of the talus with plantaflexion.
Anterior

- > posterior glide with dorsiflexion
The ankle is most stable in___.
DORSIFLEXION
- thus most ankle sprains occur in plantar flexion
SD of the foot of the arch usually?
Transverse arch (NICE)
-> *N*avicular *I*nverted
-> Cuneiforms down
-> *C*uboid *E*verted

= flatten arch of the foot seen in long distance runners
https://o.quizlet.com/tphmV4KtZr-5KYeVuyIcUw_m.png
Type I sprain ankle involves?
*ATFL*

"Always Tears First"
https://o.quizlet.com/JqWW7D9HlxIKNBcEV3EUKQ_m.png
Type II sprain ankle involves?
ATFL + CFL (calcaneofibular ligament)
https://o.quizlet.com/JqWW7D9HlxIKNBcEV3EUKQ_m.png
Type III sprain ankle involves?
ATFL + CFL + PTFL (posterior talofibular ligament)
https://o.quizlet.com/JqWW7D9HlxIKNBcEV3EUKQ_m.png
This ligament extends from the sides of the dens to the lateral margins of the forament magnum:
Alar Ligament
https://o.quizlet.com/T-eagInKwCd1gtY5oEaVgQ_m.png
What is the primary method to asses motion at the OA?
Check Neck
Sidebending and rotation occurring to opposite sides with either flexion or extension is characteristic of which joint?
OA
Head + Neck
T1-4
Heart
T1-5
Lungs
T2-7
Esophagus
T2-8
Upper GI (Anything before ligament of Treitz)
T5-9
- stomach
- liver
- gallbladder
- spleen
- portions of the pancreas and duodenum
https://o.quizlet.com/3rp5Ht7mMMObY6KCmvldeg_m.png
Middle GI (Anything between ligament of Treitz and splenic flexure)
T10-11
- portions of the pancreas + duodenum
- jejunum
- ilium
- ascending colon & proximal 2/3 transverse color (aka right colon)
Lower GI (Anything below Splenic flexure)
T12-L2
- distal 1/3 transverse colon
- descending colon + sigmoid (aka left colon)
- rectum
Appendix sympathetic spinal levels
T12
Kidneys sympathetic spinal levels
T10-11
Adrenal Medulla sympathetic spinal levels
T10
Upper Ureters sympathetic spinal levels
T10-11
Bladder
T11-L2
Gonads sympathetic spinal levels
T10-11
Uterus and Cervix sympathetic spinal levels.
T10-L2
Prostate sympathetic spinal levels.
T12-L2
Erectile tissue of Penis and Clitoris sympathetic spinal levels
T11-L2
Lower Ureters sympathetic spinal levels.
T12-L1
Upper Extremities
T2-8
Lower Extremities
T11-L2
What nerve innervates upper GI tract?
Greater Splanchnic Nerve
What ganglion supplies upper GI tract?
Celiac Ganglion
What nerve innervates middle GI tract?
Lesser Splanchnic Nerve
What ganglion supplies middle GI tract?
Superior Mesenteric Ganglion
What nerve innervates lower GI tract?
Least Splanchnic Nerve
What ganglion supplies lower GI tract?
Inferior Mesenteric Ganglion
What ganglion supplies Kidneys?
Superior Mesenteric Ganglion
What ganglion supplies Lower Ureters?
Inferior Mesenteric Ganglion
What ganglion supplies Upper Ureters?
Superior Mesenteric Ganglion
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Pupils?
CN III (midbrain)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Lacrimal glands
CN VII (pons)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Nasal Glands?
CN VII (pons)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Submandibular Glands?
CN VII (pons)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Sublingual Glands?
CN VII (pons)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Parotid Glands?
CN IX (medulla)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Heart
CN X (medulla)
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Bronchial Tree?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the lower 2/3 of the Esophagus?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Stomach?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Small Intestine?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Liver
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Gallbladder?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Pancreas?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Kidney
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Upper Ureter?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Ovaries?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Testes?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Ascending Colon
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Transverse Colon?
CN X
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Lower Ureter?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Bladder?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Uterus?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Prostate?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Genitalia?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the descending Colon?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the Sigmoid colon?
S2,3,4
What provides parasympathetic innervation to the rectum?
S2,3,4
What contributes to the Ciliary Ganglion?
CN III (midbrain)
What contributes to the Sphenopalatine Ganglion?
CN VII (pons)
What contributes to the Submandibular Ganglion?
CN VII (pons)
What contributes to the Otic Ganglion?
CN IX (medulla)
What contributes to the Pelvic splanchnic Nerves?
S2,3,4
Where does CN III originate?
Midbrain
Where does CN VII originate?
Pons
Where does CN IX originate?
Medulla
Where does CN X originate?
Medulla
What 4 CN have parasympathetic fibers?
III, VII, IX, X
What 3 Sacral Nerve roots have parasympathetic fibers?
S2,3,4
By what age does the innominate usually fuse?
20
Due to the termination of the spinal cord, where do the lumbar nerve roots exit in relation to the intervertebral disc?
Above
What is the most common anomaly in the lumbar region?
Zygopophyseal Facet Trophism (predisposes to early degenerative changes)
Appendicitis, Sigmoid Colon dysfunction, ureteral calculi, ureter dysfunction, metastatic carcinoma of the prostate and salpingitis are all possible causes of what somatic dysfunction?
Psoas Syndrome
What vertebrae have spinous processes located at the level of the transverse process of the vertebrae below?
T7-T9, T12
C1 is the 1st (so it is number 1) - What is the principle SD of C1?
Type I (with F, E, or N)
Flexion and extension occur in what plane?
Sagittal
Suboccipital or paravertebral muscle spasms are usually associated with ___ problems so treat these areas first.
Upper thoracic or rib problems on the same side
Spurling test what does it mean when there is pain radiating down the arm? IL localized pain? CL pain?
Pain radiation down the arm = Foraminal stenosis

IL localized pain = Facet atrophy

CL pain = Muscle spasm
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Whiplash injury can cause injury to the ___ ligament.
Anterior longitudinal ligament
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Muscles of the erector spinae group?
*SILO*
*S*pinalis
*I*liocostalis
*LO*ngissimus
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Externally rotates, extends thigh, and abducts thigh with hip flexed.
Piriformis
- S1 + S2 nerve roots
- inferior anterior aspect sacrum -> greater trochanter
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If you have sacral torsion but the L5 is not following the rules of rotation this is called?
Sacral rotation on an oblique axis -> L5 is rotate to the same side as the sacrum
___ hypertonicity can cause buttock pain that radiates down the thigh, but not usually below the knee with the IL leg slightly externally rotated.
Piriformis
-> 11% population will have either the entire or peroneal (fibular) portion of the sciatic nerve running through belly of the periformis thus pain only to the knee not past it
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Wolf's Law
Bone remodeling occurs along lines of stress
What structure prevents hyperextension of the knee?
ACL
PRM what are the 5 anatomical-physiological elements?
1. The inherent motility of the brain and spinal cord
2. Fluctuation in CSF
3. The movement of the intracranial and intraspinal membranes
4. The articular mobility of the cranial bones
4. Involuntary mobility of sacrum between the ilia

*PRM = CNS + CSF + Dural membranes + Cranial bones + Sacrum*
Factors that DEC the rate and quality of C.R.I. (cranial rhythmic impulse)
1. Stress (emo, physical)
2. Depression
3. Chronic fatigue
4. Chronic infections
Factors that INC the rate and quality of C.R.I.
1. Vigorous physical exercise
2. Systemic fever
3. Following OMT to the craniosacral mechanism
The dura mater is the outermost membrane and it is thick, inelastic, and forms the falx cerebri and tentorium cerebelli. The dura projects caudally down the spinal canal with firm attachment ___, __, __, and __.
FORAMEN magnum
C2
C3
S2
CRI is ___ cycles per minute.
10-14 cycles/minute
Craniosacral Flexion:
1. ___ (F/E) midline bones
2. Sacral base will move ___(A/P)
3. ___(INC/DEC) AP diameter of the cranium
4. __ (INT/EXT) rotation of paired bones.
1. Flexion midline bones
2. Sacral base will move Posterior (counternutation)
3. DEC AP diameter of the cranium
3. External rotation of paired bones
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Craniosacral Extension:
1. ___ (F/E) midline bones
2. Sacral base will move ___(A/P)
3. ___(INC/DEC) AP diameter of the cranium
4. __ (INT/EXT) rotation of paired bones.
1. Extension midline bones
2. Sacral base will move Anterior (nutation)
3. INC AP diameter of the cranium
4. Internal rotation of paired bones
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Main midline bones?
Sphenoid
Occiput
Vomer
Ethmoid
Main paired bones?
Temporal
Parietal
Frontal
Finger placement for the vault hold?
1. Index finger - greater wing sphenoid
2. Middle finger - temporal bone in front of the ear
3. Ring finger - mastoid region of temporal bone
4. Little finger - squamous portion of the occiput
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Physiologic Strain Patterns?
Torsions
SB/R
Flexion/Extension

Opposite dxn
Non-Physiologic Strain Patterns?
Lateral
Vertical
Compession

"LV" is all the Same
Torsion what is the axis?
A/P axis opposite dxn rotation
Sidebending/rotation what is the axis?
Rotation: A/P axis

SB : 2 vertical axis (one through center sphenoid, other foramen magnum)
Vertical strain what is the axis?
2 transverse axis (center of sphenoid, other superior to base occiput) - > rotation
Lateral stain what is the axis?
2 vertical axis (center of sphenoid, other, foramen magnum) rotation
Compression strain of the SBS can result in severely decreased CRI it is usually due to trauma especially to the ___ of the head.
BACK - no motion
Diplopia, ptosis or accommodation problems which CN?
CN III dysfunction
Tic douloureux which CN?
V2
Diplopia, esotropia which CN?
CN VI
HA, arrhythmia, GI upset, respiratory problems which CN?
CN X
Dysphagia which CN?
CN XII
Vagal somatic dysfunction can be due to __, __, and ___ dysfunction.
OA
AA
C2
Occipital condylar compression due to CN __ can result in poor suckling in the newborn.
XII
Dysfunction of CN __ and CN_ at the jugular foramen can cause suckling dysfunction in the newborn.
CN IX + CN X
The ___ technique will INC the amplitude of C.R.I.
CV4: Bulb decompression
- resist flexion phase and encourage extension phase of CRI until "still point" then allow restoration normal flexion + extension
- help fluid homeostasis, induce uterine contractions in post-date gravid women
Indications for craniosacral tx?
1. After birth of a child
- trauma in delivery -> bones overlap can lead to synostosis
2. Trauma to PRM
3. Dentistry
Flexion/Extension Axis
2 transverse axis (sphenoid, other superior to foramen magnum)
Conditions associated with temporal bone dysfunction?
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Otitis media
TMJ
HA
Bell's palsy
Neuralgia
Absolute contraindications for cranial tx?
Acute intracranial bleed
INC ICP
Skull fracture
Relative contraindications for cranial tx?
Traumatic brain injury

In pt w/ known seizure history or dystonia, greater care must be used in order to not exacerbate any neuro symptoms
When a group of neurons remain in state of subthreshold excitation or activation threshold has lowered.
Facilitation
- less afferent stimulation is required to trigger the discharge of impulses
- once receptor changed occur, facilitation can remain even when initial insult has been removed
What is the facilitated state?
Lower threshold + exaggerated output w/ or w/o the offending stimulus
Right Pectorals Major trigger point between ribs 5-6 medial to the nipple can cause ___.
Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (Somato-visceral reflex)
Rib raising will normalized (DEC) ___ activity.
SYMPATHETIC
+ improve lymphatic return
+ encourage maximal inhalation/exhalation + provokes a more effective negative intrathoracic pressure
Soft tissue paraspinal inhibition will normalize (DEC) ___ activity.
SYMPATHETIC (ileus prevention)
Celiac ganglion, superior mesenteric ganglion, inferior mesenteric ganglion will normalize (DEC) ___ activity.
SYMPATHETIC
- GI/pelvic dysfunction tx
Chapman reflexes will DEC ___ tone to associated visceral tissues.
SYMPATHETIC
Sphenopalatine ganglion technique enhanced ___ activity will encourage thin watery secretions through short intermittent manual finger pressure intraorally to the sphenopalatine ganglion.
PARASYMPATHETIC
- indicated tx when have thick nasal secretions
Tx of sacral SD can normalize hyper parasympathetic activity in the ___ and ___.
Left colon
Pelvis

- can also reduce labor pain caused by cervical dilation
Indications for tx sacral SD
- Dysmenorrhea
- Labor pain from cervical dilation
- Constipation
Thick bronchial secretions is it PARA/SYMP cause?
SYMPATHETIC = thick bronchial secretions
- dilate bronchioles
Chapman pt
Appendix
*Anterior: At tip right 12th rib*

Posterior: at the transverse process T11
Chapman pt
Adrenals
*Anterior: 2" superior and 1" lateral to umbilicus*

Posterior: btw spinous and transverse processes T11 and T12
Chapman pt
Kidneys
*Anterior: 1" superior and 1" lateral to umbilicus*

Posterior: btw spinous process and transverse processes T12 and L1
Chapman pt
Bladder
Periumbilical region
Chapman pt
Colon
On the lateral thigh w/in the IT band from the greater trochanter to just above the knee
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What does a trigger point represent?
Somatic manifestation of a viscero-somatic, somato-viscero, or somato-somatic reflex
Difference between a trigger point vs tender point?
*Trigger points* may *refer pain when pressed* (tx purpose, taut myofascial bands)

*Tenderpoints DO NOT refer pain* when pressed
Tx trigger points?
1. Spray + stretch using vapocoolant spray
2. Injection with local anesthetic or dry needling
3. MET, MFT, US, reciprocal inhibition, or ischemic compression
Goal MFR
1. Restore functional balance to all integrative tissues in the MSK system

2. *Improve lymphatic flow* by removing myofascial restrictions
Four diaphragms that play a role in lymphatic return?
1. Tentorium cerebelli
2. Thoracic inlet
3. Abdominal diaphragm
4. Pelvic diaphragm
Common compensatory pattern (80%) rotation.
OA junction __ (R/L)
Cervicothoracic _(R/L)
Thoracolumbar _(R/L)
Lumbosacral __ (R/L)
AO: Left
CT: Right
TL: Left
LS : Right

LRLR (marching)
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Uncommon compensatory pattern (20%) rotation.
OA junction _(R/L)
Cervicothoracic _(R/L)
Thoracolumbar _(R/L)
Lumbosacral _(R/L)
OA: Right
CT: Left
TL: Right
LS: Left

RLRL
The Right UE, R hemicranium, the heart, lobes of the lung (except the ___lobe) drain into the right (minor) lymphatic duct.
LEFT UPPER lobe
The Left (major) duct where does it enter the venous system?
Btw left IVJ + left Subclavian vein
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Innervation of the cisterna chyli is predominantly from ___.
T11
- lymph is under sympathetic control chronic hypersympathetic tone can DEC flow
- thoracic duct (intercostal nerves)
Relative contraindications to lymphatic tx.
1. Osseous fracture
2. Bacterial infection > 102 degrees
3. Abscess or localized infection
4. Advanced stage carcinoma
Anterior rib counterstrain tx position? Posterior?
Anterior = FSTRT
Posterior = ESARA
~120 seconds
Anterior tenderpoint for L5 is located?
1 cm lateral to pubic symphysis on the superior ramus
Procedure FPR
1. *Neutralize the spine AP curve*
2. Apply the *facilitating force* (compression/torsion)
3. *Shorten the muscle* or place vertebra into indirect position
4. *Hold 3-5 sec*
5. *Move to neutral + re-evaluate*

- Indirect MFR tx using activating force (compression or torsion) used to tx: superficial muscles, deep intervertebral muscles to influence vertebral motion
What is a Maverick Point?
Approx. *5% of tender points* will not improve with the expected tx even with careful fine tuning. These are tx with positioning the patient in a position opposite of what would be used typically.

- *Cervical CS has the most Maverick points*
Which form type of MET contracts the antagonistic muscles as tx?
Reciprocal inhibition
- direct/indirect
- contracting the antagonistic muscle signals are transmitted to the spinal cord and through reciprocal inhibition reflex arc, the agonist muscle is then forced to relax
Absolute Contraindications HVLA
1. Osteoporosis
2. Osteomyelitis + Potts dz
3. Fracture
4. Bone Metastases
5. RA
6. Down syndrome
Relative Contraindications HVLA
1. Acute whiplash
2. Pregnancy
3. Post-surgical conditions
4. Herniated nucleus propulsus
5. Pt on anticoagulation tx or hemophiliacs should be tx w/ greater caution to prevent bleeding
6. Vertebral artery ischemia (+ Wallenberg's test)
The most common major complication HVLA?
Vertebral injury
-> use cervical rotatory forces w/ the neck in the Extended position
The most common major complication HVLA in the low back?
Cauda equina syndrome (very rare)
Wallenberg's Test
*Test vertebral artery insufficiency*
- supine position flexion pts neck, holding it for 10 sec. then extends the neck holding it for 10 sec.

(+) test = pt complains of dizziness, visual changes, lightheadedness, or eye nystagmus occurs

*Underberg's test: same thing neck backward bent w/ head fully rotated to either side, if pt has neuro/vascular symptoms then HVLA contraindicated
Underberg test
Variation of Wallenberg's test
- neck full extension w/ head fully rotated to either side, if pt has neuro/vascular symptoms then in this pt HVLA is contraindicated
Adson's test
Monitor pts pulse the arm extended pt asked to breathe in and turn head toward IL arm

(+) Test = severely DEC/absent radial pulse

* indicates compression btw anterior + middle scale of the neurovascular bundle
Wright's Test
Monitor radial pulse and hyperabducting the arm above the head w/ some extension

(+) Test = indicates compression of the neuromuscular bundle as it passes under the PECtoralis minor noted when there is severely DEC/absent radial pulse
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Costoclavicular syndrome test (Military posture test)
Palpate radial pulse while depressing + extending the shoulder

(+) Test = indicates compression of neuromuscular bundle between the clavicle and first rib when radial pulse absent/severely DEC
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Speeds Test
Access tendon of long head of biceps
- pt fully extends elbow flex shoulder and supinated forearm, physician resists flexion of the shoulder

(+) Test = pain in the bicipital groove
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Yergason's Test
Assess the stability of biceps tendon in bicipital groove
- pt flexes elbow to 90 while physician grasps elbow w/ one hand and wrist other pull and physician resists supination of forearm + external rotation of shoulder

(+) Test = pain as biceps tendon pops out of bicipital groove
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Allen's Test
Assess adequacy of radial + ulnar blood supply to hand
- can be done with arm extended or above pts head access the arterial supply with pt open and close the hand occluding one or the other artery check for slow or not at all flush of blood
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Hip drop test
Asses the sidebending (lateral flexion) ability of the lumbar spine
- alerts physician to SD of the lumbar spine
Braggard's Test
After (+) straight leg raise this test can confirm sciatic origin of pain by dorsiflexing the flexed hip and (+) if pain is felt all the way down the leg
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Apley's distraction test assesses?
medial/lateral *Collateral Ligament* injury
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Apley's compression test assesses?
medial/lateral *Menisci Injury*
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De Quervain's dz is due to an inflammation of ___?
Abductor pollicis longus and/or Extensor pollicis brevis
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