Neck Flashcards
SCM attachments
Top of sternum
Medial clavicle
Mastoid process
SCM action
Flexion and rotation
SCM test
Rotate head 45
Apply pressure to forehead above eyebrow
Trying to bring their head round
Longus coli attachments
C1 and C2 ant
C3-7 ant
Longus coli action
Flexion
Longus coli test
Support head an inch or two off couch
Ask Pt to hold a forward nod, chin tucked, whilst you try gently try tip head back
Watch for Pt trying to lift chin to resist (uses SCM instead)
Medial scalene attachments
C3-7
Ant ribs 1-2
Medial scalene test
Resist temple whilst client aims to bring head towards shoulder
Ant scalene attachments
C3-7
Ant ribs 1-2
Ant scalene test
Resist above eyebrow while client aims to bring head to shoulder
Scalene action
Flexion
SB
Bilateral neck extension
Raise Pt head a few inches off table
Resist ext- tests uppers
With clients head flat on table, resist ext- lower
Can be done prone
Unilateral neck extension
Rotate head and resist ext
Prone or supine
Rotation of Spine
Resist above ear while client rotates head
Upper trapezius attachments
Occiput, C1-7 and lateral clavicle, acromion
