Upper Cross Syndrome

Question 1

Short Muscles:
Upper Trapezius
Lengthened Muscles:
Deep cervical flexors

Answer 1

Altered joint mechanics:
Increased cervical extension
Possible injuries:
Headaches

Question 2

Short Muscles:
Levator Scapulae
Lengthened Muscles:
Serratus anterior

Answer 2

Altered joint mechanics:
Increased cervical extension
Possible injuries:
Biceps tendonitis

Question 3

Short Muscles:
Sternocleidomastoid
Lengthened Muscles:
Rhomboids

Answer 3

Altered joint mechanics:
Increased Scapular protraction/elevation
Possible injuries:
Rotator cuff impingement

Question 4

Short Muscles:
Scalenes
Lengthened Muscles:
Middle Trapezius

Answer 4

Altered joint mechanics:
None
Possible injuries:
Thoracic outlet syndrome

Question 5

Short Muscles:
Latissimus Dorsi
Lengthened Muscles:
Lower trapezius

Answer 5

Altered joint mechanics:
Decreased shoulder extension
Possible injuries:
None

Question 6

Short Muscles:
Teres Major
Lengthened Muscles:
Teres Minor

Answer 6

Altered joint mechanics:
Decreased shoulder extension
Possible injuries:
None

Question 7

Short Muscles:
Subscapularis
Lengthened Muscles:
Infraspinatus

Answer 7

Altered joint mechanics:
Decreased shoulder external rotation
Possible injuries:
None

Question 8

Short Muscles:
Pectoralis Major/Minor
Lengthened Muscles:
None

Answer 8

Altered joint mechanics:
None
Possible injuries:
None

Question 9

Short Muscles

Answer 9

Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major/Minor

Question 10

Lengthened Muscles

Answer 10

Deep Cervical Flexors, Serratus Anterior, Rhomboids, Middle Trapezius, Lower Trapezius, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus

Question 11

Altered Joint Mechanics

Answer 11

Increased cervical extension, Increased scapular protraction/elevation, Decreased shoulder extension, Decreased shoulder external rotation

Question 12

Possible Injuries

Answer 12

Headaches, Biceps tendonitis, Rotator Cuff impingement, Thoracic outlet syndrome