MMT Positions - Neck Flashcards
Capital Extension Muscles
Splenius capitis Semispinalis capitis Oblique capitis inferior/superior Longus capitis Recutus captious major/minor
Capital Extension Against Gravity
Prone with headrest lower
Hands under head
Look up at wall/ceiling
Push head into flexion
Capital Extension Gravity Eliminated
Supine
Look back towards PT
Cervical Extension Muscles
Ilicostalis/Longissimus/Spinalis cervicis
Cervical Extension Against Gravity
Prone with headrest slightly lowered
Eyes on floor, bring head toward ceiling
Push head straight down
Cervical Extension Gravity Eliminated
Supine
Support head in hands
Push head back into hands
Combined Extension Against Gravity
Prone with head and neck off table
Look up toward ceiling
Push head into flexion
Combined Extension Gravity Eliminated
Supine with head fully supported
Look back as far as can
Capital Flexion Muscles
Rectus capitis anterior/lateralis
Longus capitis
Capital Flexion Against Gravity
Supine
Move chin toward chest
Pull chin to extension
Capital Flexion Gravity Eliminated
Supine
Support head
Bring chin toward chest
Cervical Flexion Muscles
SCM
Scalenes
Longus Colli
Cervical Flexion Against Gravity
Supine
Focus on ceiling
Lift head without tucking chin
Push down on forehead
Cervical Flexion Gravity Eliminated
Supine
Move head from side to side
Combined Flexion Against Gravity
Supine
Bring head and neck toward chest
Push head into extension
