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Term
what is the process of a monosynaptic stretch reflex
Definition
fibers stretch > 1A/2A afferent neuron depolatization > AP passes dorsal root ganglion > to dorsal horn > ventral horn > synapses > efferent nerve > extrinsic fibers/muscle spindle > contraction
Term
what happens to the antagonist muscle in the monosynaptic stretch reflex
Definition
interneuron sends signal > synapse in ventral horn > relaxation
Term
what conditions does the monosynaptic reflex respond to
Definition
amplitude and rapidness of stretch
Term
what are gamma motor neurons produce
Definition
sensitivity to stretch
Term
what fibers do gamma motor neurons innervate
Definition
intrafusal fibers, the spindle
Term
what fibers to alpha motor neurons innervate
Definition
extrafusal fibers
Term
what information is gamma fibers sensitive to
Definition
proprioceptive
Term
what do gamma fivers get imput from, what does thos coordinate
Definition
cortex, muscle length
Term
what is the function of gamma fibers
Definition
prevent tears to muscle bodies by limiting or preventing too rapid stretching, stretching too far
Term
what is the definition of strain counterstrain
Definition
system of diagnosis and treatment that considers the dysfunction to be continuing, inapproporate strain reflex, which is inhibited by applying a position of mild strain in the direction exactly opposite to that of the reflex accompanied by specific directed positioning about the point of tenderness to achieve desired theraputic response
Term
how long should you hold the treatment in strain counterstrain
Definition
90s
Term
why was 90s determined to be the best time for strain counterstrain
Definition
because more or less did not produce better results
Term
what is a tender point
Definition
in contractile part of muscle, tendon, origin/insertion, or dermatome. pain does not radiate, size of thumb pad, very tender
Term
what is a trigger point
Definition
pain radiates from point to somewhere else
Term
what information do muscle sensory fibers communicate
Definition
fiber length (contraction magnitude) in respect to stretch, rate of stretch
Term
what does load induce
Definition
stretch
Term
what does stretch cause
Definition
reflex contraction in agonist and relaxation in antagonist
Term
in general what is the doctor trying to do during strain counter strain
Definition
shorten length of muscle intil pain is reduced
Term
in strain counterstrain how should the patient be positioned if the tender point is on the front
Definition
flexion
Term
in strain counterstrain how should the patient be positioned if the tender point is on the back
Definition
extension
Term
in strain counterstrain how should the patient be positioned if the tender point is on the side
Definition
sidebending or rotation
Term
after holding for 90s in strain counterstrain, what does the physician do
Definition
slowly return the patient back to normal
Term
what are alpha fibers associated with
Definition
innervation or contractile unit, motor neurons, extrafusal
Term
to be a dysfunction, what does there need to be
Definition
proprioceptor activity
Term
what are tender points associated with
Definition
somatic dysfunction
Term
is patient moved to or away from the position of injury in strain counterstrain
Definition
towards
Term
what level of tenderness (after we set the initial pain as 10) is acceptable for finishing treatment
Definition
3
Term
for lateral points, in what direction do you need to sidebend or rotate
Definition
away from the tender point
Term
why might it not be good to do strain counterstrain on
Definition
patients who cannot voluntarily relax, severly ill, hyperextension and rotation of the C spine puts vertebral arteries at risk of compormise
Term
where is A1T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
juggular foramen, seated, hands on head
Term
where is A2T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
angle of louie, seated, hands on head
Term
where is A3T-A4T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
sternum, seated, arms pulled back
Term
where is A5T-A6T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
sternum, seated or supine
Term
where is A7T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
between tip of xyphoid and umbilicus 1/4 the distance divided into quarters, supine, rotate torso away or rotate pelvis towards with flexion and sidebending to the tender point
Term
where is A8T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
half way beterrn xyphoid and umbilicus divided into quarters, supine, rotate torso away or rotate pelvis towards with flexion and sidebending to the tender point
Term
where is A9T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
3/4 distance between xyphoid and umbilicus divided into quarters, supine, rotate torso away or rotate pelvis towards with flexion and sidebending to the tender point
Term
where is A10T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
1/4 between umbilicus and pubic symphysis divided into quarters, supine,rotate torso away or rotate pelvis towards with flexion and sidebending to the tender point
Term
where is A11T located, in what position is the patient
Definition
half way between umbilicus and pubic symphysis divided into wuarters, supine, rotate torso away or rotate pelvis towards with flexion and sidebending to the tender point
Term
where is AT12 located, in what position is the patient
Definition
midaxillary line on inneriliac crest and pubic symphysisrotate torso away or rotate pelvis towards with flexion and sidebending to the tender point
Term
what what anterior point do abdominal musces become involved
Definition
AT7
Term
how many points do AT1-6 have
Definition
1
Term
how many points does AT7-12 have
Definition
2
Term
how many points to PT1-12 have, what do they correspond with
Definition
spinous process and transverse process
Term
what is a trick for finding C7
Definition
you cannot palpate C6 into extension
Term
if the tenderpoint is on the transverse process what motion do you induce
Definition
sidebend away and rotate towards tenderness
Term
when 2 spinoous processes are close together which part will be tender
Definition
inferior part of one on top
Term
what is the landmark for finding PT1
Definition
rib 1
Term
what is the landmark for finding PT7
Definition
inferior angle of scapula
Term
what is the landmark for finding PT12
Definition
12th rib
Term
what is the landmark for finding AL2
Definition
two inches lateral to umbilicus
Term
what is the landmark for finding AL1
Definition
inferomedial to ASIS and superior to AIIS
Term
what is the landmark for finding AL3
Definition
lateral to AIIS
Term
what is the landmark for finding AL4
Definition
inferior to AIIS
Term
what is the landmark for finding AL5
Definition
anterior pubic bone, 1 cm lateral to symphysis
Term
why position is the patient in when treating AL1
Definition
supine, legs crossed, sidebend towards, rotate towards
Term
what position is the patient in for AL2-4
Definition
supine, legs crossed, sidebend away, rotate away
Term
what position is the patient in for AL5
Definition
supine, legs crossed, sidebend away, rotate towards
Term
how many points does PL1-4 have
Definition
2
Term
how do you treat PL1-4
Definition
patient prone, lift thigh with ASIS on side of tenderpoint causing extension, sidebend and rotate pelvis towards
Term
how do you treat PL5
Definition
patient prone, hip extension with adduction and internal or external rotation
Term
where is PL1-4 located
Definition
lateral aspect of transverse process
Term
were is PL5 located
Definition
upper pole superior medial aspect of PSIS
Term
where is LP5L located
Definition
on ileum just inferior to PSIS pressing superiorly
Term
how do you treat LP5L
Definition
patient prine, leg on side of tender point is tropped off table with hlp flexed at 90 deg adduction and slight internal rotation
Term
how do you treat PT spinous process 1-12
Definition
extension with rotation and or sidebending AWAY
Term
how do you treat PT lateral transvers process 1-12
Definition
extension, sidebending away and rotation towards
Term
what are the cervical vertebra
Definition
C2-T1
Term
what are the most prominent cervical spinous processes
Definition
C2 and C7
Term
which cervical vertebra are typical
Definition
C3-C6
Term
describe the features of a typical cervical vertebra
Definition
short bifit spinous processes, short transverse processes with anterior and posterior tubercles and transverse foramen for vertebral artery
Term
what are articular pillars
Definition
area posterior to transverse processes, where the articular facets are located
Term
what is the orientation of the articular pillars in flexion or extension
Definition
oblique normally, more horizontal in flexion, more coronal in extension
Term
describe the typical cervical vertebra VERY IMPORTANT
Definition
saddle shaped bodies, uncinate process create the uncovertebral joints for synovial joints
Term
why do typical cervical certebra have saddle shaped bodies
Definition
there are no dics
Term
what are the atypical cervical vertebra
Definition
C1,2,7
Term
what is another name for C1
Definition
atlas
Term
what is another name for Cx
Definition
axis
Term
what is another name for C7
Definition
vertebra prominens
Term
describe vertebra promines
Definition
articular facet more oval, spinous process non-bifid, true transverse process, vertebral artery does not pass through it
Term
what happens to the lower (C2-C7) cervical vertebra in flexion or extension
Definition
sidebending and rotation in the same direction
Term
what is the ligamentum nuchae an extension of
Definition
intersponous ligament
Term
what is the function of the ligamentum nuchae
Definition
limit flexion
Term
how can the ligamentum nuchae be relaxed
Definition
extension
Term
are there more extensiors of flexors in the neck
Definition
extensors
Term
what are the deep neck flexors
Definition
rectus capitis anterior, longus capitis, longus colli
Term
what are the lateral group muscles in the neck
Definition
sternonucleomastoid, scalenes, levator scapulae, middle scalene, anterior scalene, posterior scalene, levator scapulae
Term
where is the neurovascular bundle located
Definition
between the scalenes
Term
what are the deep posterior neck muscles
Definition
splenius cervicis, semispinalis capitis, semispinalis cervicis, longissimus cervicis
Term
how do you diagnose cervical dysfunction
Definition
glide vertebra and see if there is movement restriction, also do it in flexion and extension
Term
is cervical dysfunction type 1 or 2 mechanics
Definition
it isnt either, it does not follw mechanics. if it did, it would be 2 most of the time
Term
how can you find articular pillars
Definition
come from side of neck you will bump into transverse processes then move in. or find spinous processes and move outwards
Term
what does right translation indicate
Definition
left sidbending
Term
what does left translation indicate
Definition
right sidebeinding
Term
how is sidebending introduced in muscle energy for lower cervical dysfunctions
Definition
gently pushing the articular pilar to the side
Term
why dont you have to rotate a lot during muscle energy for lower cervical dysfunctions
Definition
because the sidebeinding you introduce will give the correct rotation automatically
Term
what are the parts of the atlas
Definition
anterior tuberble, posterior tubercle, transverse process, no body, facets
Term
describe the orientation of the superior facet of the atlas
Definition
converges anterior, orientated medially
Term
describe the movement of the atlas facets
Definition
glide anterior and posterior
Term
describe the shape of the occipital condyles
Definition
converge anterior, convex
Term
what is the occipito atlandal joint
Definition
C0-C1 joint, occipital condyle with C1 facets
Term
what is the movement of the occipito-atlantal joint
Definition
mostly flexion and extension, sidebending and rotation are minor
Term
what is the remnent of the C1 body
Definition
the dens on C2
Term
how are the facets of the axix orientated
Definition
horizontally
Term
what is the atlanto-axial joint
Definition
atlas and axis.
Term
what type of movement does the atlanto axial joint do
Definition
rotation, most of the rotation for the C spine
Term
what does the tectorial membrane extend from
Definition
posterior longitudinal ligament
Term
where is the anterior occipito atlantal ligament located
Definition
extends from enterior longitudinal ligament
Term
where is the posterior occipito atlantal ligament located
Definition
extends from ligamentum flavum
Term
what ligaments attach to the occpiut, skipping C1
Definition
apical dentate, alar
Term
what is the function of the transverse ligament
Definition
keeps odontoid in place
Term
in what dieseases is there a problem with the transverse ligament
Definition
down syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis
Term
what muscles are included in the suboccipital triangle
Definition
rectus capitis posterior major and minor, obliquus capitis superior and inferior
Term
what vessels and nerves are in the suboccipital triangle
Definition
suboccipital nerve, vertebral a
Term
how do we move the occipito atlanto joint to test it
Definition
side slipping: combination of sidebending and rotation in opposite directions
Term
in flexion or extension what happens to the atlanto-axial joint
Definition
sidebending and rotation in opposite directions
Term
in flexion or extension what happens to the occipito-atlanto joint
Definition
sidebending and rotation in the same directions
Term
how do you do a passive OA screen
Definition
fingers at base of occiput, introduce sideslipping in neutral, flexion and extension
Term
how do you do an active OA screen
Definition
patient flexes or extends head and you see if there is asymmetry in the direction of the chin
Term
in an active OA screen, what does it mean if the chin deviates left in extension
Definition
left condyle wont glide anterior
Term
in an active OA screen, what does it mean if the chin deviates right in flexion
Definition
right condyle wont glide posterior
Term
how do you do muscle energy on the OA flexed dysfunction
Definition
one hand on occipitut the other on the patients chin. monitor OA, extend, introduce side slipping and have the patient look down
Term
how do you do muscle energy on the OA extended dysfunction
Definition
one hand on occipitut the other on the patients chin. monitor OA, flex, introduce side slipping and have the patient look up
Term
how do you diagnose AA
Definition
flex 45 deg and rotate head, if there is a difference that is where the restriction is
Term
how do you do muscle energy for AA
Definition
fully flex cervical, support occiput, put other hand on cheek, ask patient to turn head against your hand, take up slack, find new barrier, recheck
Term
what does C5 do reflexes for
Definition
biceps
Term
what does C6 do reflexes for
Definition
brachioradialis, biceps
Term
what does C7 do reflexes for
Definition
triceps
Term
what muscles does C5 innervate
Definition
deltoid, biceps
Term
what muscles does C6 innervate
Definition
wrist extension, finger extension, triceps
Term
what muscles does C8 and T1 innervate
Definition
finger flexion, hand intrinsics
Term
what muscles does T1 and T2 innervate
Definition
hand intrinsics
Term
what does C5 provide sensation to via what nerve
Definition
lateral arm, axillary nerve
Term
what does C6 provide sensation to via what nerv
Definition
lateral forearm, musculocutanrous nerve
Term
what does C7 provide sensation to
Definition
middle finger
Term
what does C8 T1 provide sensation to via what nerve
Definition
medial forearm, medial anterior brachial cutaneous nerve
Term
what does T1 T2 provide sensation to via what nerve
Definition
medial arm, medial branch of the cutaneous nerve
Term
what are most serious injuries of the cervical spine a result of IMPORTANT
Definition
injury to the vertebral artery in the upper cervical resulting in hemorrhage or stroke
Term
what is the most likley position to injure the cervical spine IMPORTANT
Definition
extreme extension and rotation in upper cervical
Term
what occurs in anterior scalene syndrome or cervical rib syndrome
Definition
the brachiel plexus is between the anterior and medial scalene or cervical rib
Term
what is wrong with the transverse ligament during down syndrome
Definition
congenitally lax
Term
what is wrong with the transverse ligament during theumatoid arthritis
Definition
damaged by imflammation
Term
what does cervical arthtiris cause
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
what is torticollis or wry neck
Definition
neck stuck in wrong spot due to sternonucleomastoid
Term
what are the layers of the alimentary canal
Definition
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa
Term
what does the alimentary mucosa consist of
Definition
a lining epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis mucosa
Term
what is th elamina propria
Definition
underlying connective tissue to lining epithelium in the mucosa
Term
what is the muscularis mucos
Definition
smooth m under lamina propria in alimentary canal
Term
what do most substances that enter the body first cross
Definition
digestive mucosa
Term
what are the functions of the mucosa
Definition
secretion, absorption, barrier, immunologic protection
Term
how does the mucosa function in secretion
Definition
secretes digestive enzymes at specific sites
Term
what are examples of digestive enzymes secreted by the mucosa
Definition
HCl, mucin, antibodies (IgA)
Term
what antibody is secreted by the mucosa
Definition
IgA
Term
how does the mucosa function in absorption
Definition
it absorbs substrates, vitamins, water, electrolites, recycables
Term
what recyclables does the mucosa absorb
Definition
bile components, cholesterol
Term
how does the mucosa serve as a barrier
Definition
prevents entry of bad stuff, antigens, and pathologic organisms
Term
how is the mucosa involved in immunologic protection
Definition
lymphatic tissue within the mucosa participates in the first line of immune defence
Term
what does the lamina propria contain
Definition
glands, vessels, components of the lymphatic system
Term
what do the lymphatic tissues of the lamina propria contain
Definition
diffuse lymphatic tissue, lymphatic nodules, eosinophils, macrophages, someites, neutrophils
Term
what is the name of the diffuse lymphatic tissue at the lymphatic nodules
Definition
gut-associated lymphatic tissue GALT
Term
what are peyer's patches
Definition
at distal small intestines, appendix, and ileum, many aggregates of lymphatic nodules
Term
what is the muscularis mucosa a boundry between
Definition
mucosa and submucosa
Term
what does contraction of the muscularis mucosa physically cause, what is the function of this
Definition
movement of the mucosa which forms ridges and valleys for absorption and secretion
Term
what is the name of the contraction of the muscularis mucosa
Definition
peristalsis
Term
what is the submucosa made of
Definition
dense irregular connective tissue
Term
what does the submucosa contain
Definition
blood, lymphatic vessels, nerve plexus, sometimes glands
Term
what does the nerve plexus of the submucosa contain
Definition
visceral sensory fibers of sympathetic origin, parasympathetic ganglia, pre and post ganglionic parasympathetic fibers
Term
what is the plexus in the submucosa called
Definition
submucosal or meissner's plexus
Term
what is the muscularis externa. how is it organized
Definition
an inner circular layer of smooth muscle and outer longitudinal layer of smooth muscle with connective tissue in the middle
Term
what is the connective tissue in the muscularis externa called
Definition
myentric or auerbach's plexus
Term
what is in the myentric plexus
Definition
parasympathetic ganglion cells, post ganglionic fibers
Term
what is the function of the muscularis externa
Definition
segmentation (local contractions that move contents proximally and distally) and peristalsis
Term
what does the circular layer of the muscularis externa form, what is their function
Definition
sphincters that can close lumen
Term
what are the spinhctors of the alimentary canal
Definition
pyloric, ileocecal valve, internal anal
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