Cervical ROM & Endfeel Norms Flashcards

What is the resting/open-packed position of the cervical spine?

What is the close-packed position of the cervical spine?

What is the capsular pattern of the cervical spine?

What is the normal range of motion for cervical flexion?

What is the normal range of motion for cervical extension?

What is the normal range of motion for cervical lateral flexion?

What is the normal range of motion for cervical rotation?

What is the endfeel norm for cervical flexion?

What is the endfeel norm for cervical extension?

What is the endfeel norm for cervical lateral flexion?

What is the endfeel norm for cervical rotation?

Cervical Spine Positions

Resting/Open-Packed Position: Midway between flexion and extension allows for optimal joint mobility.
Close-Packed Position: Achieved at full extension, resulting in maximal joint stability.

Cervical Spine Patterns

Capsular Pattern: Characterized by equal limitation in lateral flexion, rotation, and extension, indicating potential joint or capsule involvement.

Cervical Range of Motion (ROM) Norms

Flexion: Normal range is 45 degrees, measured with an inclinometer.
Extension: Ranges from 45 to 70 degrees, also assessed using an inclinometer.
Lateral Flexion: Demonstrates a normative range of 40 to 45 degrees, measured with an inclinometer.
Rotation: Normal rotation ranges from 60 to 90 degrees, generally assessed with a goniometer.

Cervical Endfeel Norms

Flexion Endfeel: Tissue stretch indicates normal resistance in flexion movement.
Extension Endfeel: Also presents as tissue stretch, illustrating healthy resistance during extension.
Lateral Flexion Endfeel: Characterized by tissue stretch, signifying expected resistance in lateral movements.
Rotation Endfeel: Normal endfeel for rotation is tissue stretch, demonstrating standard resistance during rotational movements.

This quiz features flashcards on cervical range of motion (ROM) norms and end-feel definitions. It covers concepts such as resting positions, close-packed positions, and capsular patterns specific to the cervical spine. Ideal for students studying anatomy and physical therapy.