CErvical and Thoracic Spine ROM Special Test Flashcards
Measure neck Flexion/Extension
Chin to sternal notch
Lateral flexion
Mastoid process to acromion process
Lateral Rotation
Tip of chin to acromion process
Cervical flexion
Supine
Cervical extension
Prone
Lateral flexion
Seated or side lying
Lateral rotation
Seated
C1
top of head
C2
Temporal and occipital
C3
Posterior cheek, neck
C4
Derm:Superior shoulder, clavicle
Myo:Shoulder shrugs, trapezius
C5
Derm:Deltoid, lateral upper arm
Myo:Shoulder abduction
Bicepbrachialis
C6
Derm: Lateral forearm, thumb
Myo: Elbow flexion
Bicepbrachialis
C7
Posterior lateral arm and forearm middle finger
Myo:ELbow extension
C8
Ulnar
Spurling test
Compresion test for nerve root
Cervical Radiculitis
Pain down the arm from compression test
Nerve Root Compression Test
AKA Shoulder Abduction Test
for nerve root and disc injury
Cervical distraction Relief test
Test for nerve root compression
Shoulder Depression Test
Test for brachial plexus injury
Tinels Sign Test for?
Brachial plexus
Valsalva Maneuver
Seated take deep breath and hold it and bear down
Test for:swelling or disc budging
Intrathecal pressure
compression in spinal cord
Vertebral artery test
Dizziness and nausea
Adson Test
Palpate radial pulse while arm is out to side and turn head toward the same direction.
Then hold breath and if the pulse is gone it is a positive sign
Allen Test
Cheching radial pulse (Hey)then look opposite direction
Positive if pulse is dememinished
