Neck/trunk ROM Flashcards
(Neck flexion/extension- tape measure) position
Sitting
(Neck flexion/extension- tape measure) SA
Sternal notch
(Neck flexion/extension- tape measure) MA
Tip of mandible (chin)
(Neck flexion/extension- tape measure) How to measure
Document change in distance: subtract from initial measurement
(Neck flexion/extension- tape measure) Normal PROM
1-4 cm/20 cm
(Neck flexion/extension- goniometer) position
Sitting
(Neck flexion/extension- goniometer) axis
Ear lobe
(Neck flexion/extension- goniometer) SA
Perpendicular to floor (pointed to ceiling)
(Neck flexion/extension- goniometer) MA
Base of nose
(Neck flexion/extension- goniometer) how to measure
Subtract from initial angle
(Neck flexion/extension- goniometer) normal PROM
0-45/0-45
(Neck flexion/extension- inclinometer) position
Sitting
(Neck flexion/extension- inclinometer) SA
T1
(Neck flexion/extension- inclinometer) MA
Vertex
(Neck flexion/extension- inclinometer) how to measure
Set inclination to 0 for initial position- note change in angle, subtract angles from the 2 inclinometer
(Neck flexion/extension- inclinometer) Normal ROM
0-50/0-60
(Neck lateral flexion- tape measure) position
Sitting
(Neck lateral flexion- tape measure) SA
Tip of mastoid (behind ear)
(Neck lateral flexion- tape measure) MA
Lateral tip of acromion
(Neck lateral flexion- tape measure) how to measure
Document change in distance; subtract from initial measurement
(Neck lateral flexion- tape measure) Normal ROM
15 cm
(Neck lateral flexion- goniometer) position
Sitting
(Neck lateral flexion- goniometer) axis
C7
(Neck lateral flexion- goniometer) SA
Perpendicular to floor (pointed to ceiling)
(Neck lateral flexion- goniometer) MA
Posterior midline of skull
(Neck lateral flexion- goniometer) Normal ROM
0-45
(Neck lateral flexion- inclinometers) position
Sitting
(Neck lateral flexion- inclinometers) SA
T1
(Neck lateral flexion- inclinometers) MA
Vertex
(Neck lateral flexion- inclinometers) how to measure
Set inclinometers to 0 for initial position- note change in angle. Subtract angles from the two inclinometers
(Neck lateral flexion- inclinometers) Normal ROM
0-45
(Neck rotation- tape measure) position
Sitting