A Barge's "E" Space Larger Than 3 Mm Suggests Which

question 37

Multiple Choice

A Barge's "e" space larger than 3 mm suggests which of the following?

• A) Retrolisthesis of the segment below
• B) Segmental rotation with the spinous process deviated to the left
• C) Retrolisthesis of the segment above
• D) Segmental rotation with the spinous process deviated to the right

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Definitions:

Temporalis

A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that aids in chewing by elevating the mandible (lower jaw).

Extensor Digitorum Longus

A muscle in the lower leg that helps to extend the toes and dorsiflex the foot.

Vastus Medialis

A muscle in the quadriceps femoris group, located on the inner part of the thigh, that extends the knee.

Tibialis Anterior

A muscle in the lower leg that is responsible for dorsiflexing and inverting the foot.