5 Questions
What is kinematics primarily concerned with?
Study of motion of rigid bodies with no consideration of the forces involved
What are the available movements at the spinal column?
Flexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion, Rotation
What primarily determines the amount of flexion at the spinal segment?
Size and height of the disc
What causes widening of the intervertebral foramen during flexion?
Anterior tilting and gliding of the superior vertebra
Which factor controls excessive flexion at the spinal column?
Passive tension in zygapophyseal joint capsules
Test your knowledge of the kinematics of the spinal column with this quiz. Explore the available movements and motion at the spinal segment in relation to the spinal articulations.
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