Types of Intervertebral Disc Injuries
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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?

  • Torsion
  • Bending
  • Axial compression (correct)
  • Shear
  • 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?

    <p>Atlas C1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of loading is responsible for forces placed axially on the spine?

    <p>Axial compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cervical vertebra has no body, allowing for a large neutral zone and cord protection, resulting in more motion ability?

    <p>C1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanical force is responsible for lateral flexion and rotation of the cervical spine?

    <p>Shear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cervical stabilization, which type of loading involves forces perpendicular to the spine?

    <p>Bending</p> Signup and view all the answers

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