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Spinal Reflexes and Movement Assessment

Spinal Reflexes and Movement Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Physical Ed, Biology, Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial demonstrates a comprehensive physical examination focusing on walking alignment, muscle strength, lumbar and hip flexion, palpation, sensation, reflexes, and radiculopathy tests. It includes detailed instructions for assessing plantar and dorsiflexors, lumbar spine flexion, hip movements, and reflexes like patellar and Achilles. The tutorial also covers palpation of key anatomical landmarks and concludes with back extension assessments.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus when the subject is asked to walk on their toes?

Alignment of the spine

Strength in plantar flexors

General appearance

Strength in dorsiflexors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus when the subject is asked to walk on their heels?

Alignment of the spine

Strength in plantar flexors

Strength in dorsiflexors

General appearance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the lumbar spine assessment, which movement is NOT evaluated?

Rotating the torso

Leaning backward

Bending forward

Jumping

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which anatomical landmark is NOT palpated during the examination?

Spinous processes

Gluteal muscles

Knee cap

Iliac crest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is tested when the subject is asked to extend their knee?

L2 Hip flexion

L3 Knee extension

S1 Plantar flexion

L4 Dorsiflexion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which spinal level is tested by big toe extension?

L2

L3

L4

L5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern when palpating the sacral sulcus?

Testing reflexes

Checking for alignment

Evaluating strength

Assessing discomfort

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