Spinal Curvatures Quiz

What muscle is affected in a patient with torticollis?

Why does the left eye appear smaller than the right in a torticollis patient?

Which condition is characterized by a spine deviation to one side resulting in one shoulder being higher than the other?

What symptoms may a patient with ankylosing spondylitis experience as the kyphosis worsens over time?

Why is it important for the head to be central over the pelvis in terms of symmetry?

What could be a consequence of scoliosis if left untreated over time?

What is the characteristic shape of the vertebral bodies in a patient with spina bifida in the lateral view?

What is the relationship between the sizes of the vertebrae in a patient with a vertebral fracture?

What percentage of the patient's load is normally carried by the body of the vertebrae?

What is the main reason for the decreased load-bearing capacity of the vertebral body in a patient with a vertebral fracture?

What is the primary goal of the treatment approach described in the text for a patient with a vertebral fracture?

What is the primary method used to restore the load-bearing capacity of the vertebral body in a patient with a vertebral fracture?

What is the ratio of kyphosis to lordosis in the vertebral column according to the text?

Which areas of the vertebral column are most susceptible to destruction due to gravity's effect?

What is the functional unit of the vertebral column called?

How does stability affect mobility in the vertebral column according to the text?

Which joint in the vertebral column is described as immobile and very stable?

What type of motion does the vertebral column possess that is not found in other parts of the body?

Why is it important to inject steroids inside the facet joint?

What is the role of the dye injected before the steroid injection in the facet joint?

Why is the vertebral column more prone to injuries?

Which group of muscles is responsible for providing support to the shoulder girdle?

What is the function of the intermediate muscles in the back?

How many layers of muscles are there around the back according to the text?

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for producing extension and medial/lateral flexion of the spine?

What is a key characteristic of the erector spinae muscles that allows them to perform their function effectively?

Which muscle group is responsible for rotating the vertebral column?

What is the primary function of the multifidus muscles?

Which muscle group is referred to as the 'intertransversarius' in the text?