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Study Notes
Biomechanics of the Spine
- The spine's main functions include protecting the spinal cord, providing mobility and stability to the trunk, and absorbing and transmitting forces.
Organization of the Spine
- The spine is composed of 24 movable vertebrae (cervical 7, thoracic 12, lumbar 5) and 8-10 fused vertebrae (sacral 5, coccyx 3-5).
- There are 4 curvatures in the spine: thoracic and sacral (primary), and cervical and lumbar (secondary).
Functional Unit of the Spine: Vertebra
- The vertebra is the functional unit of the spine.
Vertebral Types
- There are different types of vertebrae.
Spine Osteokinematics
- The spine has degrees of freedom in flexion/extension, lateral flexion, and axial rotation.
- Each individual joint has its own range of motion, and multiple segments have a cumulative effect.
- Different levels of the spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) have different mobilities.
Joints of the Human Spine
- Intervertebral joints (24) are between vertebral bodies and consist of symphysis and intervertebral disk (nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus).
- Facet joints/zygapophyseal joints (2 joints in each segment) are between articular processes and allow translational movement (gliding).
Arthrokinematics at the Facet Joints
- Facet joints allow and guide back motion, limit motion, and absorb weight (20%).
Spinal Stability
- Passive structures that contribute to spinal stability include intervertebral disks, facet joints and capsule, and ligaments (anterior longitudinal, posterior longitudinal, supraspinous, intertransverse, and ligamentum flavum).
- Active structures that contribute to spinal stability include muscles and tendons.
- Nerve roots exit through the intervertebral foramen and are responsible for motor and sensory functions.
Cervical Spine
- The cervical spine is divided into upper (C1-C2) and lower (C3-C7) regions.
- The atlantoaxial joint (C1-C2) provides rotational motion and consists of the central atlanto-odontoid joint and two lateral atlanto-axial facet joints.
- The atlanto-occipital joint (C0-C1) is an ellipsoid joint that allows flexion and extension.
Cervical Spine Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics
- The cervical spine has specific osteokinematic and arthrokinematic characteristics for flexion-extension, rotation, and lateral flexion.
Thoracolumbar Spine Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics
- The thoracolumbar spine has specific osteokinematic and arthrokinematic characteristics for flexion-extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
Kinetics of the Spine: Intrinsic Muscles of the Back and Neck
- Intrinsic muscles of the back and neck control posture, stabilize the trunk, pelvis, head, and neck, and produce movement.
- Examples of intrinsic muscles include erector spinae, transversospinal, and short segmental muscles, as well as anterior-lateral muscles.
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Learn about the main functions and organization of the spine, including its vertebrae, curvatures, and mobility. Understand the protection of the spinal cord and how the spine provides stability and absorbs forces.
