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1

The functional unit of spine, composed of two adjacent vertebrae and the associated soft tissues is called what?
A)Spinal Motion
B)Spinal Segment
C)Motion Segment
D)Vertebral Motion
2

Erect posture is curved due to the differences in anterior and posterior thicknesses of the discs.
A)True
B)False
3

What is the enlarged cervical portion of the supraspinous ligament?
A)Ligamentum Nuchae
B)Ligamentum Flavum
4

Lordosis is extreme lumbar curvature associated with what abnormalities?
A)Weakened abdominal muscles and anterior pelvic tilt
B)Congenital spinal deformity
C)Poor postural habits
D)Overtraining in sports requiring repeated lumbar hyperextension
E)All of the Above
5

All posterior trunk muscles contribute to _______ when contracting bilaterally, and to __________when contracting unilaterally.
A)Rotation, Extension
B)Extension, Lateral Flexion
C)Extension, Hyperextension
6

During erect standing, total body center of gravity anterior to spine which causes:
A)Constant forward bending of the spine
B)Increased strain force
C)Minimal forces to the posterior muscles
7

35% of Low Back Pain is idiopathic?
A)True
B)False
8

Where is the most common type of vertebral fracture found?
A)Spinous Process
B)Transverse Process
C)Body
D)Pars Interarticularis
9

Sensory nerves supplying anterior and posterior _______ generate pain signals in disc herniation injuries.
A)Intertransverse Ligaments
B)Longitudinal Ligaments
C)Interspinous Ligaments
D)Supraspinous Ligaments





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