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Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (Begins to narrow
Which ligament runs vertically along the at lumbar region)
posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies?
Why is the lumbar spine more susceptible Narrowing of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
to disc herniations?
Below
In the thoracic and lumbar 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 the spinal cord, Above
where do the lumbar nerve roots exit in
relation to the intervertebral disc?
A pelvic side shift usually indicates what? Iliopsoas dysfunction
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 anomaly in the Zygopophyseal Facet Trophism (predisposes to early degenerative changes)
lumbar region?
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, Sacralization
What is it called when one or both
transverse processes of L5 articulate with
the sacrum?
What is it called when there is a failure of S1 Lumbarization
to fuse with the other sacral segments?
A defect in the closure of the lamina of the Spina Bifida
vertebral segment is called:
No herniation through the defect, course Spina Bifida Occulta
patch of hair over site, rare neurologic
deficits:
Herniation of meninges through defect: Spina Bifida Meningocele
Herniation of meninges and nerve roots Spina Bifida meningomyelocele
through defect, associated with
neurological deficits:
What is the major motion of the lumbar Flexion and Extension
vertebrae?
Sidebending of L5 will induce what in the Oblique Axis on the same side
sacrum?
Rotaion of L5 will induce what in the Rotation to opposite side
sacrum?
Ferguson's Angle
What is another name for the lumbosacral
angle?
What is the intersection of a horizontal line Lumbosacral Angle (Ferguson's Angle)
and the line of inclination of the sacrum
called?
What is a normal angle for the Lumbosacral 25-35 degrees
(Ferguson's angle)?
Where do 98% of herniations occur? L4-L5 or L5-S1
Below
A herniated lumbar disc will exert pressure
on the nerve root of the vertebrae (above
or below)?
Sharp, burning or shooting pain radiating Herniated disc
down the leg which is worse with flexion is
indicative of what?
Increased pain when standing or wlking Psoas Syndrome
indicates what?
MRI
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis
of herniated disc?
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