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What is one key difference between the thoracic spine and other spinal regions?
What is one key difference between the thoracic spine and other spinal regions?
- It includes the pelvis
- It is more mobile due to the presence of ribs
- It has great complexity similar to the lumbar spine
- It has less mobility because it includes the ribs (correct)
How is the thoracic spine compared to the cervical spine in terms of mobility?
How is the thoracic spine compared to the cervical spine in terms of mobility?
- Thoracic spine and cervical spine have equal mobility
- There is no comparison made between thoracic and cervical spine
- Thoracic spine is less mobile than cervical spine (correct)
- Thoracic spine is more mobile than cervical spine
What is a common symptom seen in T4 syndrome?
What is a common symptom seen in T4 syndrome?
- Shoulder pain (correct)
- Leg numbness
- Abdominal discomfort
- Lower back pain
How do proponents of T4 syndrome view the cause of symptoms in this condition?
How do proponents of T4 syndrome view the cause of symptoms in this condition?
Which region of the thoracic spine is frequently associated with signs in T4 syndrome?
Which region of the thoracic spine is frequently associated with signs in T4 syndrome?
What aspect of the thorax will be considered similar to both spinal and peripheral regions?
What aspect of the thorax will be considered similar to both spinal and peripheral regions?
What is the main idea behind the concept of regional interdependence in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the main idea behind the concept of regional interdependence in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the main reason given for why thoracic spine treatment can improve cervical symptoms?
What is the main reason given for why thoracic spine treatment can improve cervical symptoms?
What is the key difference in taking a history for the thoracic spine compared to the lumbar spine and lower limb?
What is the key difference in taking a history for the thoracic spine compared to the lumbar spine and lower limb?
What is the main reason why the concept of regional interdependence seems to lack biological plausibility according to the text?
What is the main reason why the concept of regional interdependence seems to lack biological plausibility according to the text?
What is the key observation from 1977 that the concept of regional interdependence is based on?
What is the key observation from 1977 that the concept of regional interdependence is based on?
