Extension, ipsilateral side bending and contralateral side rotation – closes the facet joint. Extension and ipsilateral side bending narrows the ipsilateral intervertebral foramen. Am I correct?
Extension, ipsilateral side bending and contralateral side rotation – closes the facet joint. Extension and ipsilateral side bending narrows the ipsilateral intervertebral foramen. Am I correct?
Yes you are. Will has a great video on biomechanics of the spine and spinal mobilizations which I highly recommend as it elucidates the oft confusing concepts of vertebral opening and closing.