Exam 20: The Spine

Sciatica is a general term that describes all lower back pain irrespective of the exact causes.

Spondylolisthesis is a complication of spondylolysis and most commonly results in a slipping of the fifth lumbar vertebra.

Which of the following is a deep muscle that extends and rotates the spine?

A cervical fracture should always be suspected with an unconscious athlete.

The spinal cord is that portion of the central nervous system that is contained within the vertebral canal of the spinal column.

Which of the following signs and/or symptoms is the most easily discernible difference between a cervical dislocation and cervical fracture?

Discuss the special tests that can be performed in an evaluation of the lumbar spine.

Which of the following is true of a cervical dislocation?

After an athlete suffers a contusion of the back, it is important to make sure the athlete does not have any kidney-related problems.

A compression fracture of the lumbar vertebrae most often occurs as a result of:

The neck muscles can function to protect the cervical spine by resisting excessive hyperflexion, hyperextension, or rotational forces.

The cervicis region is located in the:

Which of the following is true of the sacrum?

Which of the following is the most common mechanism for low back strain?

An athlete is unable to use the arm and complains of unilateral burning sensation, numbness and tingling, and pain extending from the shoulder down to the hand. However, after a short while, the signs disappear. The athlete is most likely suffering from:

Acute torticollis occurs when a small piece of synovial membrane is impinged between two cervical vertebrae.

The spinal column extends from the cranium to the first or second lumbar vertebra.

Which of the following activities helps prevent lower back injuries?

Most serious cervical injuries in football result from:

Fractures of the transverse and spinous processes result most often from a kick or other direct impact to the back.