Omm comlex 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Restriction in the talotibial joint is primary in what direction? Caused? Answer - Tightness in the gastrocenemius and solues cause restriction of the talobibial joint in dosiflexion Schueuermann Kyphosis Answer - Presence of 5 degrees or more anterior wedging in at least 3 adjacent vartebrae. Characterized by a rigid thoracic kyphosis, vertebral wedging, and degenerative end plates (small disc herniations). Most commonly affects adolescent boys. Strong family correlation. Treatment- bracing ...

OMM Review - Savarese - COMLEX Exam 2023 Which ligament runs vertically along the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies? - ANSWER Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (Begins to narrow at lumbar region) Why is the lumbar spine more susceptible to disc herniations? - ANSWER Narrowing of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament In the thoracic and lumbar regions, the nerve root exits where in relation to the corresponding vertebrae? - ANSWER Below Where does the spinal cord usually terminate? - ANSWE...