FAOT Spine

Which of the muscles are a primary flexor of the Trunk?

• rectus abdominis

• external Oblique

• erector Spinae

• quadratus lumborum

What vertebral region of the spinal column supports the majority of the compressive load of the spine

• cervical

• lumbar

• thoracic

• coccyx

What type of stance supports occupational performance by facilitating weight- shifting and maintaining a neutral pelvis

• straight legs

• neutral

• parallel

• staggered

What portion of the vertebral column is the most mobile and facilitates occupational performance by greatly increasing the visual field?

• thoratic spine

• cervical spine

• lumbar spine

• sacral spine

The core is also considered what as it relates to the body?

• the trunk

• the inferior portion of the body

• the center of the earth

• the middle of a muscle

Why is co- contraction of the posterior and anterior trunk muscles important?

• It helps us maintain balance when performing sports

• It helps humans maintain dynamic stability for occupational performance

Proximal stability equals_____________?

• distal termination

• core stability

• distal mobility

• proximal mobility

Posterior curvature of the spine is also know as ______.

• kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Kryptonite

• Laminectomy

Cervical and lumbar vertebrae have what type of curvature?

• minature

• Lordotic

• circular

• kyphotic

The odontoid process is located on what vertebrae?

• C-7

• C-1

• T-1

• C-2