The Cervical Spine C0-C1 Flashcards
Movements at occiput-C1
Flex/extend, lateral bend, translation
Motion palpation and manipulation of occiput ventral.
Universal
What is the key for manipulating an occiput ventral
Twist at the waist as you bring the head up so the horse’s head stays on midline
Relationship of C1 restrictions and behavior
Affect bloodflow, can cause aggression, spookiness and depression, headaches?
What C0-C1 restrictions are likely in a horse that is reluctant to bend left
Left ventral occiput
Right dorsal occiput
With extension, the occiput moves _____________ and with flexion it moves ________.
Extension: occipital condyles move ventrally
Flexion: occipital condyle dorsally, wings of atlas move closer to caudal mandible
The rider of a horse with a left ventral occiput will say the horse has trouble bending _________.
right
Motion palpation and manipulation for a dorsal atlas and a cranial atlas
Dorsal: face horse, fist over atlas, other hand over to support. Lean back slightly, small HVLA if horse doesn’t adjust himself
Cranial: face horse on bale, pisiform on cranial atlas, 70 degree angle made with head, support person on opposite C2-3
Know the key point for the manipulation of a dorsal atlas
Open hand over your fist. Do not lace your fingers
Know the signs of TND and what to do about it
Signs: yawning, sweating, tearing, piloerection
Stop adjusting for the day