The spine has many curves. True or false?
True
How many vertebrae there are in the spine?
26
How many cervical vertebrae are in the spine?
7
How many cervical vertebrae are in the spine?
7
L1-L5 vertebrae are located in which section of the spine?
Lumbar
The sacrum is a fusion of how many vertebrae?
5
Side bending creates what type of movement in the spine?
Lateral flexion
What are the 4 types of spinal movement?
Lateral flexion, axial rotation and extension
True or false? Spinal discs allow for spinal movement.
True
True or false? Spinal discs are a thick, fibrous connective tissue
True
What are the main disc conditions?
normal, degenerative, bulging, herniated, thinning
70-8-% of spines injuries are due to a ______ disc
Herniated
Back pain can be relieved from either _______the abdominal muscles or __________________ the abdominal muscles.
Strengthening and lengthening
True or false? Evaluating students with chronic back pain individually is the key to helping them. What works for one student may not work for another.
True
True or false? Evaluating students with chronic back pain individually is the key to helping them. What works for one student may not work for another.
True
Which movement is not meant to occur in the lumbar section of the spine?
Rotation
What sections of the spine are designed for rotation?
Cervical and Thoracic
The sacrum is located behind the pelvis. True or false?
True
Which of the following is not one of the three bones that fuse together in the pelvis during adulthood?
Sacrum
Which bones in the pelvis are referred to as the ‘sit bones’ in yoga?
Ischium
Is there any movement in the sacroiliac joint?
Yes.
Where is our center of gravity located?
Top of the sacrum
The hip joint allows for what movements?
flexion, extension, adduction, adduction, lateral rotation and medial rotation
The __________________ joint can get inflamed in twists and forward bends.
Sacroiliac
