Exam 9: The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Which of the following are potential consequences of spinal fractures?

Which part of the vertebrae bears the most weight?

Choose the term that describes the thick,fibrocartilaginous ring that forms the exterior of the intervertebral disc.

What musculoskeletal problem causes the most absences from work?

The condition of exaggerated thoracic curvature is known as which of the following?

What is the result when part of the nucleus pulposus of the disc protrudes and presses on a nerve?

What is the dominant force on the spine during activities requiring backward leaning of the trunk,such as rappelling?

Extreme lumbar curvature is called ________.

The rectus abdominis causes flexion when contracted ________.

Lumbar spondylolysis is more prevalent in men than women.

Choose the term that describes the yellow ligament that connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae; distinguished by its elasticity.

Which vertebrae are the largest?

What is the most common type of spinal loading during daily activities?

The articulations between adjacent vertebral bodies are which of the following types of joints?

Obese individuals typically display increased anterior pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis.

Choose the term that describes the two adjacent vertebrae and the associated soft tissues; the functional unit of the spine.

Which of the spinal curves are referred to as secondary curves?

Lateral deviations in spinal curvature are called what?

Anterior pelvic tilt facilitates what type of spinal motion?

What is the enlarged cervical portion of the supraspinous ligament called?