Crossword questions Flashcards
Muscle that lies on the anterior surface of the scapula, it is considered one of the rotator cuff muscles. Major functions include medial rotation of the arm at the shoulder and adduction of the arm at the shoulder
subscapularis
described as tender to light or moderate pressure, does not have uniform tissue consistency, and the muscle can not return to its original resting length
unhealthy tissueg
group of muscles that are the deepest in the back. Has 3 superficial groups; spinals, longissimus and iliocostalis. Deeper group includes semispinalis, multifid and rotators. Major functions of these groups are extension of the spine and stabilization of the spine
paraspinals
muscles that attaches to the lateral 2/3 of the axillary boarder of the scapula and onto the anterior surface of the humerus along the bicipital groove. Major function is medial rotation of the arm at the shoulder
teres major
trigger point that fires on its own, has a familiar or recognizable pattern of sensation, or cl’s sx’s
active trigger point
muscle that attaches to the upper 1/2 of the axillary border of the scapula. Major functions include lateral rotation of the arm at the shoulder and stabilization of the head of the humerus. one of the rotator cuff muscles
teres minor
muscle that lies deep to the extensors. it attaches from the ulna wrapping around to the radius. Major function is supination of the forearm and holds supination of the forearm
supinator
muscle that has anterior, medial, and posterior fibers. Attaching to a portion of the clavicle and acromion process. Major functions include flexion of the arm at the shoulder (after the first 20 degrees), abduction of the arm at the shoulder and extension of the arm at the shoulder
deltoid
collection of symptoms
syndrome
muscle that lies deep to the rhomboids, attaches to ribs underneath the scapula. Major function is assisting inspiration
serrates posterior superior
complaints that a client presents to you with
symptomology
described as not tender to light or moderate presser, has uniform tissue consistency, and the muscle returns to its original resting length
healthy tissue
does not have a referral pattern or sensation, but can only be described as tender
tender point
the involvement of the synergistic and antagonistic soft tissue structures that were not involved in the original injury
compensation
a hyper irritable spot within soft tissue structure that is associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. The spot is painful with compression and can create characteristic or predictable referral patterns of sensation
trigger point
muscle that attaches in the posterior neck to the tranverse process of C1-C3, forming a V shape when attaching to upper thoracic spinous processes. Major functions are extension of head/neck and rotation of head/neck to the same side
splenius cervicis
a back and forth movement across the fibers using consistent pressure in both directions of the sweet
cross fiber friction
group of muscles that are part of the paraspinal group, that are found in the posterior neck
posterior cervical muscles
muscle that forms a V shape from upper attachment at the mastoid process, to lower attachment at the upper thoracic spinous processes. Major functions are extension of head/neck and rotation of head/neck to same side
splenius capitis
the maximum pressure for the cl that is tolerable and effective without being painful
optimal tolerance
muscle that attaches to the superior angle of the scapula. This muscle has a twist where neck and shoulder meet. Major function is elevation of the scapula
levator scapula
soft tissue structure in the posterior neck that serves as an attachment site for muscles
ligamentum nuchae
muscle that sits in the infraspinous fossa of the scapula. Major functions are lateral rotation of the arm at the shoulder and stabilization of the head of the humerus. one of the rotator cuff muscles
intraspinatus
group of muscles that are tucked deep under the edge of the skull. responsible for movement between occiput and C1-C2. Functions include extend, rotate, and tilt the head to the same side
suboccipitals
