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3778593289trapezius muscletriangular muscle extending over back of neck & shoulders, moving the neck and shoulder blades0
3778600847Primary function of the trapezius muscle?elevate the shoulders1
3778605885most important fitting of a spinal orthosis?a very snug full hip measurement2
3778614989To which landmark should the anterior inferior margin of any spinal or abd support be located?at the level of the symphysis pubis3
3778622572the inferior margin of the sacrum can be found?at the top crease of the buttocks4
3778630788How should the application or addition of Compression support be done?from the bottom up5
3778635221what is the purpose of bridging posterior uprights in an LSO?to allow some flexion of the L-spine6
3778648362why is the lumbosacral joint the most vulnerable region in the spinal column?L5 vertebra sits on the sacrum at a 45 degree angle7
3778659819what degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSO's & TLSO's?15 degrees8
3778711284when the patient is seated how much space should there be between the bottom of he LSO/TLSO and a firm sitting surface?2 inches9
3778773468what is the anterior length measurement for most spinal hyperextension orthoses?from the sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2 inches10
3778783033what is the name of an LSO with APL?Knight type orthosis11
3779021223genu-recurvatumHyperextension of the knee12
3779063756isolated genu-recurvatum is typically controlled with which device?Knee hyperextension orthosis13
3779068371a lateral retinacular release helps address issues relating to?PCL,& ACL instability & patellar allignment14
3779079248inversion sprains of the ankle comprise of what percentage of sprains?80%15
3779083035what is fossaa cavity or indentation16
3779089131the radius rotates around the?Ulna17
3779094075the bottom of a TLSo should align with?the level of the sacro-coccygeal joint18
3779102059spinal stenosisnarrowed foramen, facet subluxation & loss of disc height19
3779111810the anterior lateral aspect of the pelvic band of an LSO shold align with?crest of the ilium and greater trochanter20
3779119266a common application for a thoracolumbar spinal hyperextension orthosisanterior compression fractures21
3779131516sitting in flexion for extended periods of time allows which structure to adaptively shorten?Anterior longitudinal ligament22
3779134204Kyphosisan increased thoracic curve23
3779139711low-tone abd muscles place which structures at jeopardy?intervertebral discs24
3779147356a sacroiliac (SI) belt can help address which of the following conditions?SI hypermobility25
3779155989in what plane of motion do most gross motions occur during gait?Frontal (coronal) Plain26
4656387030retinaculuma structure that retains an organ or tissue in place27

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