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What causes a decrease of 20% in the size of the spinal canal?
What causes a decrease of 20% in the size of the spinal canal?
- Loss of disc height with aging (correct)
- Osteophytic formation
- Axial compression
- Hypertrophy of ligaments
Which mechanical source of symptoms is characterized by the reaction of the body through fibrosus and osteophytic changes to restore stability?
Which mechanical source of symptoms is characterized by the reaction of the body through fibrosus and osteophytic changes to restore stability?
- Torsion
- Bending
- Axial compression (correct)
- Shear
In cervical stabilization, what type of loading is related to twisting forces?
In cervical stabilization, what type of loading is related to twisting forces?
- Axial compression
- Shear
- Torsion (correct)
- Bending
Which cervical vertebrae directly support head movement?
Which cervical vertebrae directly support head movement?
What type of loading is responsible for forces placed axially on the spine?
What type of loading is responsible for forces placed axially on the spine?
Which cervical vertebra has no body, allowing for a large neutral zone and cord protection, resulting in more motion ability?
Which cervical vertebra has no body, allowing for a large neutral zone and cord protection, resulting in more motion ability?
What mechanical force is responsible for lateral flexion and rotation of the cervical spine?
What mechanical force is responsible for lateral flexion and rotation of the cervical spine?
In cervical stabilization, which type of loading involves forces perpendicular to the spine?
In cervical stabilization, which type of loading involves forces perpendicular to the spine?
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