Cervical Spine Flashcards
Most of the flexion/ extension of the cervical spine happens where?
C5 - C6
where most degeneration is seen
The “COUPLED MOVEMENT” in the C spine occurs with which 2 movements?
ROTATION
+
LATERAL FLEXION
From C___ - C7 lateral flexion is coupled with axial rotation in the same direction.
C2 - C7
To improve __________ perform an anterior/ superior glide of the superior vertebrae of the motion segment.
FLEXION
To improve __________ perform an anterior/ superior glide of the inferior vertebrae of the motion segment.
EXTENSION
To improve __________ (2), perform a lateral glide using the SP towards the contralateral side, OR perform an anterior glide of the contralateral facet.
ROTATION
and
LATERAL FLEXION
How many nerve roots come out of the 7 segments of the C-spine?
8 NERVE ROOTS
Where is joint pain referral from C2 - C3?
BACK OF HEAD
Where is joint pain referral from C3 - C5?
BACK OF NECK
Where is joint pain referral from C5 - C6?
SUPRASCAPULAR
Where is joint pain referral from C6 - C7?
SCAPULA THORAX
Congenital torticollis is not a spasm of ________.
SCM
Why doesn’t DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease) affect C1, C2?
NO DISC
