Science | Senioritis

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biomechanics

Exploring the Function and Importance of the Upper Facets of the Thoracolumbar Junction in Spinal Health

Thoracolumbar Junction: Upper Facets Engage in flexion-extension and allow rotation The thoracolumbar junction is the transitional area between the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine. It...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biomechanics

Understanding the Costovertebral Joints and their Role in the Thoracolumbar Junction

Thoracolumbar Junction: Lower Facets Restrict rotation, resulting in harder end feel on rotational testing The thoracolumbar junction is the area of the spine where the thoracic and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biomechanics

Understanding the Importance of the Thoracolumbar Junction: Vulnerability to Injuries and Stresses Due to Spine Mobility

Thoracolumbar Junction specific vertebrae include: T12L1T11 The Thoracolumbar Junction is the region located between the thoracic spine (upper back) and the lumbar spine (lower back). The specific...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biomechanics

The Role of Lumbar Apophyseal Joints in Lower Back Support and Injury Prevention

Lumbar apophyseal joints are oriented nearly Vertically vertically in the sagittal plane and function as gliding joints with a small degree of rotation and flexion-extension movement. The...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Bruising In The Right Upper Quadrant Of The Abdomen: Causes And Possible Organ Injuries

Bruising over the right upper quadrant could indicate injury to which of the following? Liver Bruising over the right upper quadrant of the abdomen could indicate injury...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Gallbladder Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

You should have an index of suspicion that a patient with pain referred to the right shoulder has an injury to which organ? Liver When a patient...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Understanding the Role and Functions of Solid Organs in the Human Body

Which of the following are considered solid organs? Pancreas and spleen Solid organs refer to organs that are made up of compact tissue and maintain a fixed...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Surgery

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Injury: Blood in Urine, Lower Back Pain, Swelling, Nausea and More

Which of the following signs would indicate that an injury to the kidney has occurred? Hematuria There are several signs that indicate that an injury to the...