Neck and C spine Flashcards
1
Q
uncovertebral joint
A
C3-7
2
Q
OA joint- motion
A
flexion and extension primarily -rotation and SB to opp sides
3
Q
AA joint- motion
A
rotation primarily
4
Q
C2-7- motion
A
Rotation and SB to same side
5
Q
anterior triangle
A
mandible, SCM, midline
6
Q
posterior triangle
A
SCM, trapezius, clavicle
7
Q
C1- motor
A
resisited rotation rOM
8
Q
C2-4- motor
A
scapular elevation
9
Q
C5- motor
A
shoulder abduction
10
Q
C6- motor
A
elbow flexion, wrist extension
11
Q
C7- motor
A
elbow extension, wrist flexion
12
Q
C8- motor
A
finger flexion
13
Q
T1- motor
A
finger abduction
14
Q
compression test/ spurling’s maneuver
A
- compression test- axial loading force caudally- + if upper extremity pain/ numbness
- spurling’s test-axial force in neutral, then extension, SB/rotation toward
15
Q
neck distraction test
A
- place one hand under pt’s chin and other hand around occiput- distract the head
- test if alleviation of symptoms- indicates central compression or central neuroapthy