physiology

Question 1

function of the posterior column of the ryggmärg

Answer 1

• proprioception
• vibratory sensation

Question 2

What general group of muscles are innervated by C1-C4?

Answer 2

neck muscles.

Question 3

Name 3 tyopes of atlantoaxial subluxations

Answer 3

1. Rotatory - seen in children
2. Anterior - AAS - anterior atlantoaxial subluxation - 33% of these get a deficit or die.
   3.

Question 4

What are the entities running in the spinothalamic tract?

Answer 4

pain and temperature sense. (1-2 segments below injured site is affected)

Question 5

Osteoporosis is important knowlege. What are medical adult treatment for ostoporosis?

Answer 5

Estrogen, biphosphonate and ?aloxifen
Sodium floride+800mg Ca2+ + 400IU vit D daily

Question 6

How does osteoporosis occur?

Answer 6

imbalance between osteoclast resorption and osteoblast new bone deposition.