Question

question 5 (2.5 points) listen with a patient in side posture or prone, you can induce left lateral flexion in the lumbar spine by _______. a) abducting the right leg b) extending the lumbar spine c) adducting the left leg d) abducting the left leg

Explanation:

When a patient is in side - posture or prone, abducting the right leg creates a force that can induce left lateral flexion in the lumbar spine. Abducting the right leg pulls the pelvis and spine in a way that causes the lumbar spine to flex laterally to the left. Extending the lumbar spine does not induce lateral flexion. Adducting the left leg or abducting the left leg will not produce the desired left lateral flexion in the lumbar spine.

Answer:

A. Abducting the right leg