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What is the function of the discovertebral joint?   Converts compression load to radial tension, Balance between mobility & stability  
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What is the function of the zygapophyseal joint?   WEIGHT BEARING (MORE THAN LUMBAR), RESTRICTS ANTERIOR TRANSLATION  
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50% of cervical rotation occurs at what segment?   C1-2  
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What could loss of lordosis be caused by in the cervical spine?   muscle spasm  
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What is quadrant loading used for?   reproduction of facet pain in the cervical spine  
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What is the distraction test used for?   reduction of pain  
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Distraction test is a prognosticator for what?   Traction  
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Spurling's test is used for reproduction of what kind of pain?   Radicular  
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Lhermitte's sign reproduces what?   electrical shock sensation down the spine and or extremities.  
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In lhermitte's sign, if the sensation is reproduced with extension the cause is likely due to what?   Spinal cord compression  
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In lhermitte's sign, if the sensation is reproduced with flexion the cause is likely due to what?   dorsal column pathology  
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What are the three phases of the spine pathogenesis degenerative cascade?   dysfunction, instability, stenotic  
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Pathology in what cervical joint often causes tension headaches?   atlantoaxial(C1-C2)  
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tenderness of right C4/5 lateral mass/facet, provocation of pain w/ extension & ipsilateral rotation (“quadrant loading sign”) are signs of what?   Cervical facet pain  
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right sub-occipital area tenderness w/ increased pain on right rotation but not w/ extension are signs of what?   LATERAL ATLANTOAXIAL OA  
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loss of lordosis, limited AROM, reproduction of the pain w/ flexion > extension and w/ valsalva test,are often signs of what?   CERVICAL DISC INTERNAL DISC DISRUPTION  
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loss of lordosis, limited AROM, reproduction of the neck and arm pain w/ extension combined w/ rotation (Spurling’s Sign), diminished biceps reflex and sensation are signs of what?   Cervical radiculopathy  
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What are common c-spine pain generators?   Facet joint, disc, and root(esp C5-C6 level)  
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Always evaluate lower extremity reflexes to rule out what?   myelopathy  
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What might be the cause of LMN FINDINGS IN UE’s (ESP. C5-7 LEVELS) & UMN FINDINGS IN LE’s (PATHOLOGICAL REFLEX)?   Cervical Spondylitic Myelopathy  
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