Neck

Question 1

SCM attachments

Answer 1

Top of sternum, medial clavicle and mastoid process

Question 2

Movements SCM controls

Answer 2

Flexion and rotation of the neck

Question 3

Nerve supple to SCM

Answer 3

Cranial nerve 11, C2-C3

Question 4

SCM

Answer 4

Pts head rotated to 45deg, pressure applied above ear

Question 5

Longus colli attachments

Answer 5

C1/C2 anteriorly and C3-7

Question 6

Movements Longus colli controls

Answer 6

Flexion of the neck

Question 7

Nerve supply Longus colli

Answer 7

Anterior rami C2-6

Question 8

Longus colli

Answer 8

Support the Pts head an inch or two off couch, ask pt to nod forward, resisting from the forehead.
Keep chin tucked to prevent SCM activation

Question 9

Scalenes attachments

Answer 9

Anterior + medial = C3-7 and ant ribs 1-2
Posterior = C4-6 and 2nd rib

Question 10

Movements scalenes control

Answer 10

Neck flexion and sidebend

Question 11

Nerve supply to scalenes

Answer 11

Brachial plexus, C3-C8
Scalenus Anterior: anterior rami of spinal nerves C4-C6
Scalenus Medius: anterior rami of spinal nerves C3-C8
Scalenus Posterior: anterior rami of spinal nerves C6-C8

Question 12

Scalene anterior

Answer 12

resist above eyebrow as Pt aims head towards shoulder

Question 13

Scalene medial

Answer 13

Resist at temple while Pt aims head toward shoulder