Question 1

Lateral deviations in spinal curvature are called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  lordosis
B)  kyphosis
C)  scoliosis
D)  all of these answers are correctE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot joints
B)  hinge joints
C)  symphysis joints
D)  none of these answers is correctE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which part of the vertebrae bears the most weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  lamina
B)  superior articulating facet
C)  body
D)  inferior articulating facetE) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ligamentum flavum
B)  lordosis
C)  motion segment
D)  nucleus pulposusE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lordosis
B)  kyphosis
C)  scoliosis
D)  none of these answers is correctE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which vertebrae are the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical
B)  thoracic
C)  lumbar
D)  sacralE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  compression
B)  tension
C)  shear
D)  torsionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior longitudinal ligament
B)  posterior longitudinal ligament
C)  ligamentum flavum
D)  ligamentum nuchaeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Anterior pelvic tilt facilitates what type of spinal motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexion
B)  extension
C)  lateral flexion
D)  rotationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  compression
B)  tension
C)  shear
D)  torsionE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ligamentum flavum
B)  lordosis
C)  motion segment
D)  nucleus pulposusE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Lumbar spondylolysis is more prevalent in men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are potential consequences of spinal fractures?

Accepted Answer

A)  paralysis
B)  death
C)  both paralysis and death
D)  none of these answers is correctE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) C

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Extreme lumbar curvature is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Extreme lumbar curvature is called ________....

Question 16

What musculoskeletal problem causes the most absences from work?

Accepted Answer

A)  ankle sprain
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  low back pain
D)  herniated discE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the thoracic and cervical curves
B)  the cervical and lumbar curves
C)  the cervical and sacral curves
D)  the thoracic and sacral curvesE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  annulus fibrosus
B)  nucleus pulposus
C)  intraabdominal pressure
D)  kyphosisE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  stress fracture
B)  acute fracture
C)  herniated disc
D)  contusionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The rectus abdominis causes flexion when contracted ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unilaterally
B)  bilaterally
C)  eccentrically
D)  all of these answers are correctE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Lateral deviations in spinal curvature are called what?

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

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Which part of the vertebrae bears the most weight?

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

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

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Which vertebrae are the largest?

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

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

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Anterior pelvic tilt facilitates what type of spinal motion?

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

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

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Lumbar spondylolysis is more prevalent in men than women.

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Which of the following are potential consequences of spinal fractures?

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

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Extreme lumbar curvature is called ________.

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What musculoskeletal problem causes the most absences from work?

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

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

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

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The rectus abdominis causes flexion when contracted ________.

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