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Neutral Vertebral Mechanics

Quick Quiz 2
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A neutral group dysfunction involves?
1 vertebra.
2 vertebrae.
3 or more vertebrae.

In a neutral group dysfunction, restriction of flexion and extension is?
Minimal
Moderant
Significant

A neutral group dysfunction results in restriction of motion to sidebending and rotation?
In the same direction.
In opposite directions.

Coupled motion from the neutral position of a group of three or more lumbar vertebrae would be characterized by,
Right rotation and right sidebending.
Left rotation and right sidebending.
Left rotation and left sidebending.

A neutral group dysfunction with fullness on the left would be expected to result in a restriction motion to:
Right rotation and right sidebending.
Left rotation and left sidebending.
Right rotation and left sidebending.