Functions of the vertebral column:
Cervical vertebrae:
Why are there vertebral enlargements?
Thoracic vertebra:
Lumbar vertebrae:
Sacrum:
5 fused vertebrae.
What are the two common problem areas of the spine?
Flexion in TAP:
Head forward - TAP forward bend
Extension in TAP:
Head back - bending TAP backward.
Lateral flexion in TAP:
Bending TAP left or right. DO NOT USE AD OR AB DUCTION
Rotation in TAP:
Twisting spine.
How do vertebrae provide movement?
A single vertebrae cannot provide movement, but when many are stacked together they provide large movement due to articulations.
Inferior and superior articulating processes of the spine:
Atlanto-occipital joint:
What is special about C1 vertebra?
C1 has no vertebral body.
Atlanto-axial joint:
Sacroiliac joint:
Curves of the spine:
Why does the cervical curve form:
Makes the cervical portion stronger when an infant is learning to hold their head up.
Why does the lumbar curve form:
Makes lumbar portion stronger when infants learn to stand and walk.
Scoliosis:
A abnormal lateral curve of the spine.
Kyphosis:
Lordosis:
Anterior longitudinal ligament: