Damage to L4 (pulling on nerves in the lumbosacral plexus)
,Why is the ligamentum flavum yellow?
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Because it contains a lot of elastin fibres
What does the trapezius have an action on?
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Scapula and upper limb
Where do the extrinsic muscles of the back insert?
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appendicular skeleton
Where does the spino-transverse system originate?
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Starts at the spinous process and go to the transverse process
, What is the function of the interspinous ligament?
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Useful spot for muscles to attach to
What is lateral bending?
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When the flexor and extensor are contracted at the same time
What are the 2 major causes of back pain?
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Mechanical and neurogenic
Where is a facet joint found?
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Between two adjacent vertebrae
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