Dissertation
The Impact of the Cervical Lordosis on Postural Sway Parameters in Asymptomatic Participants
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00665
Abstract
The vertebral column is the defining characteristic of vertebrates. The human vertebral column can also be referred to as the spine, and constitutes the central element of the body's axial skeleton. This structure has several key roles: (1) a stable support for the body, (2) kinematic motion and (3) protection of the spinal cord. Characteristically the spine consists of 33 vertebrae in series with 24 vertebrae separated from each other by 23 intervertebral discs. Five unique regions are identifiable within the spine with regions either comprising separate or fused vertebrae. Each vertebra is named according to the region and location from superior to inferior within its region: cervical (7 vertebrae C1-C7), thoracic (12 vertebrae T1-T12), lumbar (5 vertebrae L1-L5), sacral (5 fused vertebrae S1-S5) and coccygeal (4 [3 to 5] fused vertebrae). The sagittal morphology of the spine is either naturally lordotic or kyphotic. Kyphotic curvatures possess concavities anteriorly and include the thoracic and sacrococcygeal regions. Lordotic curvatures possess convexities anteriorly, and include the cervical and lumbar regions. The naturally lordotic cervical region consists of seven vertebrae, two extremely specialised vertebrae are located superiorly including the atlas and axis, while below the axis are five standard vertebrae. The cervical spine is highly mobile, and this region is frequently described in conjunction with the skull and is referred to as the craniocervical region due to the complex osteokinematic interrelationships.
Details
- Title
- The Impact of the Cervical Lordosis on Postural Sway Parameters in Asymptomatic Participants
- Authors
- Lee Daffin
- Contributors
- Mark Sayers (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00665
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450776302621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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