IND 712 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Kyphosis, Nociceptor, Shoulder Problem
16 Aug 2014
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Anatomy in greek; anatomia means to cut up. It describes the build of the human body. The spine is divided into 4 parts: cervical (concave forward ( , thoracic (concave backwards )" , lumbar (l) (concave forward ( , sacrum. Sacrum is linked to the top part of the pelvis (ilium) with a joint on either side. l. Lower back lumbar l4 & l5 are the problematic areas. Note: discs are angled downwards instead of horizontal due to weight of torso. Disc pressure is 50-100% higher when sitting then standing, especially when sitting in a slumped back position. reduce by using armrests. This is an increase in the lumbar curvature- a swayback posture/protruding belly. This is an increase in the thoracic curvature- a hunchback and slouching shoulders. This is the bending of the spine to the side from the front view. Body shrink about 1. 1% a day due to compressive loading. Vertebrae and discs are held together by ligaments.
