Lumbopelvic Anatomy and Kinematics Quiz

According to Fryette's First Law, if the spine is in a neutral position, what motion occurs with left side-bending?

In Fryette's Second Law, concerning non-neutral mechanics, if the spine is in a state of flexion, what motion pattern is observed with right side-bending?

Fryette's Third Law primarily emphasizes the relationship between motion in one plane and motion in other planes. What is the main implication of this law for spinal manipulation?

Which bony landmark is typically located at the level of the L4 spinous process?

When palpating soft tissues in the lumbopelvic region, which of the following muscle groups would be considered hip extensors and rotators?

Which ligament primarily limits excessive lumbar extension?

The orientation of lumbar facet joints primarily limits motion in which plane?

Which structure of the intervertebral disc is in direct contact with the adjacent vertebral body?

Innominate outflare is characterized by which positional change of the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) on the same side?

During sacral nutation, the sacral base moves in which direction relative to the iliac bones?

According to the presented arthrokinematics, lumbar extension is associated with which facet joint movement?

If the right lumbar facet joints are 'opened', which combination of movements is MOST likely to have occurred?

Which osteokinematic motion of the lumbar spine is MOST limited by the orientation of the facet joints?

An anterior rotation of the innominate bone on the right would result in which positional change of the right PSIS relative to the left PSIS when palpated in standing?

In sacral counternutation, the articular surface of the sacrum glides in which direction relative to the innominate bones?