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Which part of the cervical spine contains the articular facets?
Which part of the cervical spine contains the articular facets?
How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
In the rest of the spine, each nerve root is named for the vertebra...
In the rest of the spine, each nerve root is named for the vertebra...
At what vertebra does the switch in naming of nerve roots occur?
At what vertebra does the switch in naming of nerve roots occur?
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At what age is spondylosis often seen in persons?
At what age is spondylosis often seen in persons?
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What is the minimum score that indicates a mild episode of neurological injury?
What is the minimum score that indicates a mild episode of neurological injury?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of thoracic outlet symptoms?
Which of the following is a potential cause of thoracic outlet symptoms?
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What is a common symptom of backpack palsy (BPP)?
What is a common symptom of backpack palsy (BPP)?
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What can decrease the chances of a new episode of neck pain?
What can decrease the chances of a new episode of neck pain?
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What movements can aggravate symptoms in patients with radicular signs and symptoms?
What movements can aggravate symptoms in patients with radicular signs and symptoms?
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What type of pain is usually immediate in cases of whiplash?
What type of pain is usually immediate in cases of whiplash?
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What are the primary signs of cervical radiculopathy?
What are the primary signs of cervical radiculopathy?
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Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with injuries in the cervical spine?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with injuries in the cervical spine?
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How many facet (apophyseal) joints are there in the cervical spine?
How many facet (apophyseal) joints are there in the cervical spine?
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Which direction do the superior facets of the cervical spine face?
Which direction do the superior facets of the cervical spine face?
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Which joints in the cervical spine primarily move by gliding?
Which joints in the cervical spine primarily move by gliding?
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What is the neutral or resting position of the cervical spine?
What is the neutral or resting position of the cervical spine?
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Which ligament innervates the anterior dura sac, the posterior annulus fibrosus, and the posterior longitudinal ligament?
Which ligament innervates the anterior dura sac, the posterior annulus fibrosus, and the posterior longitudinal ligament?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
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Which fingers are typically affected in a patient with myelopathic hand?
Which fingers are typically affected in a patient with myelopathic hand?
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What is the grip and release test used for?
What is the grip and release test used for?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cervicogenic headaches?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cervicogenic headaches?
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What is a common symptom of cervical arterial dissection?
What is a common symptom of cervical arterial dissection?
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What is Bakody sign indicative of?
What is Bakody sign indicative of?
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Which of the following risk factors may contribute to altered blood flow in the arteries?
Which of the following risk factors may contribute to altered blood flow in the arteries?
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Which movements are primarily responsible for stressing the vertebral and internal carotid arteries?
Which movements are primarily responsible for stressing the vertebral and internal carotid arteries?
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Which areas have the greatest potential for problems related to treatment and their concomitant stress on the vertebral arteries?
Which areas have the greatest potential for problems related to treatment and their concomitant stress on the vertebral arteries?
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What is the most common mechanism for nonpenetrating injury to the vertebral artery?
What is the most common mechanism for nonpenetrating injury to the vertebral artery?
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What symptoms may be associated with the vertebral artery?
What symptoms may be associated with the vertebral artery?
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What is the lower cervical spine called and what type of pain is commonly referred into the upper extremity?
What is the lower cervical spine called and what type of pain is commonly referred into the upper extremity?
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Which part of the cervical spine contains the articular facets?
Which part of the cervical spine contains the articular facets?
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How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
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At what age is spondylosis often seen in persons?
At what age is spondylosis often seen in persons?
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Which area of the cervical spine is the first palpable vertebra descending from the external occiput protuberance?
Which area of the cervical spine is the first palpable vertebra descending from the external occiput protuberance?
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What is the minimum score that indicates a mild episode of neurological injury according to Watkins?
What is the minimum score that indicates a mild episode of neurological injury according to Watkins?
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What is the most common symptom associated with cervical spine pathology?
What is the most common symptom associated with cervical spine pathology?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical spine injuries?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical spine injuries?
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How many facet (apophyseal) joints are there in the cervical spine?
How many facet (apophyseal) joints are there in the cervical spine?
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Which direction do the superior facets of the cervical spine face?
Which direction do the superior facets of the cervical spine face?
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Which movement is prevented by the plane of the facet joints in the cervical spine?
Which movement is prevented by the plane of the facet joints in the cervical spine?
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Which ligament innervates the anterior dura sac, the posterior annulus fibrosus, and the posterior longitudinal ligament?
Which ligament innervates the anterior dura sac, the posterior annulus fibrosus, and the posterior longitudinal ligament?
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What percentage of the height of the cervical spine do the intervertebral discs make up?
What percentage of the height of the cervical spine do the intervertebral discs make up?
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Which of the following risk factors may contribute to altered blood flow in the arteries?
Which of the following risk factors may contribute to altered blood flow in the arteries?
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Which movements are primarily responsible for stressing the vertebral and internal carotid arteries?
Which movements are primarily responsible for stressing the vertebral and internal carotid arteries?
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What symptoms may be associated with the vertebral artery?
What symptoms may be associated with the vertebral artery?
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Which areas have the greatest potential for problems related to treatment and their concomitant stress on the vertebral arteries?
Which areas have the greatest potential for problems related to treatment and their concomitant stress on the vertebral arteries?
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What is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
What is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
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What is the most common mechanism for nonpenetrating injury to the vertebral artery?
What is the most common mechanism for nonpenetrating injury to the vertebral artery?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical myelopathy?
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What is the characteristic hand sign seen in patients with cervical myelopathy?
What is the characteristic hand sign seen in patients with cervical myelopathy?
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Which type of headache occurs as a symptom of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the cervical spine?
Which type of headache occurs as a symptom of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the cervical spine?
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What is a common symptom of craniovertebral joint dysfunction?
What is a common symptom of craniovertebral joint dysfunction?
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What is a potential sign of vertebral artery dissection?
What is a potential sign of vertebral artery dissection?
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What is the Bakody sign indicative of?
What is the Bakody sign indicative of?
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Which of the following activities is commonly associated with backpack palsy (BPP)?
Which of the following activities is commonly associated with backpack palsy (BPP)?
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What type of symptoms are commonly associated with cervicothoracic joint problems?
What type of symptoms are commonly associated with cervicothoracic joint problems?
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Which of the following movements can aggravate symptoms in patients with radicular signs and symptoms?
Which of the following movements can aggravate symptoms in patients with radicular signs and symptoms?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of acute radiculopathies?
Which of the following is a characteristic of acute radiculopathies?
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Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with disc herniations in the cervical spine?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with disc herniations in the cervical spine?
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Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with myofascial pain syndromes?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with myofascial pain syndromes?
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Which ligament innervates the anterior dura sac, the posterior annulus fibrosus, and the posterior longitudinal ligament?
Which ligament innervates the anterior dura sac, the posterior annulus fibrosus, and the posterior longitudinal ligament?
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What is the most common symptom associated with cervical spine pathology?
What is the most common symptom associated with cervical spine pathology?
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Which joints in the cervical spine primarily move by gliding?
Which joints in the cervical spine primarily move by gliding?
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Which movement is prevented by the plane of the facet joints in the cervical spine?
Which movement is prevented by the plane of the facet joints in the cervical spine?
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How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
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What is a potential sign of vertebral artery dissection?
What is a potential sign of vertebral artery dissection?
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Which of the following activities is commonly associated with backpack palsy (BPP)?
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What movements bother the patient with cervicothoracic joint problems?
What movements bother the patient with cervicothoracic joint problems?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical spine injuries?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical spine injuries?
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What is a common symptom of craniovertebral joint dysfunction?
What is a common symptom of craniovertebral joint dysfunction?
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What percentage of the height of the cervical spine do the intervertebral discs make up?
What percentage of the height of the cervical spine do the intervertebral discs make up?
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What is the most common mechanism for nonpenetrating injury to the vertebral artery?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cervical myelopathy?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of spondylosis deformans?
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What is the most common symptom associated with craniovertebral joint dysfunction?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cervicogenic headaches?
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How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
How many cervical nerve roots are there in the cervical spine?
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What is a potential sign of vertebral artery dissection?
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What is the naming convention for cervical nerve roots?
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What is Bakody sign indicative of?
What is Bakody sign indicative of?
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At what vertebra does the switch in naming of nerve roots occur?
At what vertebra does the switch in naming of nerve roots occur?
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What is a common symptom of backpack palsy (BPP)?
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What is the most severe neurological injury severity score according to the Watkins scale?
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What is the minimum combined score (A + B + C) on the Watkins scale that indicates minimum risk of symptoms returning if the patient returns to activity?
What is the minimum combined score (A + B + C) on the Watkins scale that indicates minimum risk of symptoms returning if the patient returns to activity?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor that may contribute to altered blood flow in the arteries?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor that may contribute to altered blood flow in the arteries?
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Which of the following movements has been shown to significantly decrease vertebral artery blood flow?
Which of the following movements has been shown to significantly decrease vertebral artery blood flow?
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Where are the greatest stresses placed on the vertebral arteries?
Where are the greatest stresses placed on the vertebral arteries?
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What is the most common mechanism for nonpenetrating injury to the vertebral artery?
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What symptoms may be associated with the vertebral artery?
What symptoms may be associated with the vertebral artery?
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What is the lower cervical spine called and what type of pain is commonly referred into the upper extremity?
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Which of the following may indicate a severe problem affecting the spinal cord?
Which of the following may indicate a severe problem affecting the spinal cord?
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Which of the following risk factors is related to vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
Which of the following risk factors is related to vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
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Which of the following symptoms may be related to cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following symptoms may be related to cervical myelopathy?
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Which of the following may indicate a cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following may indicate a cervical myelopathy?
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Which of the following may indicate systemic neurological dysfunction?
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What symptoms may indicate severity of injury, neurological injury, and sometimes increased intracranial pressure?
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What are some of the sympathetic signs and symptoms that may be elicited during an examination?
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What may indicate a psychological component to the patient's problems?
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What type of pillow tends to retain its shape and have more 'bounce'?
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What can be tested to determine if there is a psychological component to the patient's problems?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate severity of injury, neurological injury, and sometimes increased intracranial pressure?
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Which of the following positions should be noted if the patient finds them particularly bothersome?
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Which of the following may affect breathing if injured?
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Which of the following may cause pain on swallowing?
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Which type of pillow tends to retain its shape and offer less support?
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Which of the following may indicate a severe problem affecting the spinal cord?
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Which of the following risk factors is related to vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate cervical myelopathy?
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Which of the following may indicate systemic neurological dysfunction?
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Which of the following may be associated with dizziness?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate a severe problem affecting the spinal cord?
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Which of the following risk factors may be related to vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate cervical myelopathy?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate systemic neurological dysfunction?
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Which of the following may be a risk factor for carotid and vertebral artery disease?
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate severity of injury, neurological injury, and sometimes increased intracranial pressure?
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Which of the following may indicate injury to the cranial nerves or the sympathetic nervous system?
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Which of the following positions should be noted if the patient finds them particularly bothersome?
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Which of the following may be caused by neurological problems, mechanical pressure, or muscle incoordination?
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Which of the following sleeping positions can increase the stress on the lower cervical nerve roots?
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Which of the following is a key factor in determining the patient's problems during observation?
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What should a female patient wear during the assessment?
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What can the examiner determine by observing the patient's facial expression?
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What does it indicate if the patient is supporting the head and neck and is afraid to move the head?
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Which posture is usually best for the patient during observation?
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How do abnormalities in one area of the body often affect another area?
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Which movement is prevented by the plane of the facet joints in the cervical spine?
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What is the maximum range of motion (ROM) for flexion in the lower cervical spine?
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What is the normal range of rotation in the cervical spine?
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What is the primary movement that occurs between C1 and C2 in rotation?
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What is the normal range of side flexion in the cervical spine?
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What is the maximum range of motion (ROM) for extension in the upper cervical spine?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of a poking chin posture?
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What is the normal lordotic curvature of the cervical spine?
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What is the effect of a habitual poking chin posture on the muscles?
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What may cause the head to be tilted or rotated to one side, indicating possible torticollis?
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What is a common result of rounding shoulders?
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What may altered coloration of the skin, ulcers, or vein distention indicate?
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Which of the following movements should be performed if exacerbation of symptoms occurs with combined flexion, rotation, and extension?
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Which of the following movements is considered positive for pain and dysfunction arising from the C1-C2 segment in cervicogenic headaches?
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Which of the following movements is carried out during the active movements of the cervical spine?
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In which position is the passive range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine normally greater than the active and passive ROM in sitting?
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What is the result of many factors that determine the range of movement available in the cervical spine?
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What does pain in the lower extremities during passive flexion with overpressure indicate?
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Which part of the cervical spine is tested during the active movements?
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What is the name of the test where the examiner's second hand is placed over the sternum to prevent thoracic flexion during passive flexion?
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What should be done during the active movements to avoid carrying over residual pain from the previous movement?
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Which type of movement restrictions and their possible causes are outlined in Table 3.17?
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When should overpressure be applied during the active movements?
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What should the examiner be careful about when applying overpressure to rotation or any combination of rotation, side flexion, and extension?
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Which of the following is a key factor in determining a patient's problems during examination?
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What should a female patient wear during the assessment?
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What can the examiner determine by observing the patient's facial expression?
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What may indicate cervical instability in a patient?
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What is the best posture for a patient during the assessment?
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What can abnormalities in one area frequently affect?
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Which of the following postural deviations may result in adaptive shortening of the occipital muscles and increased comprehensive stress of the facet joints and posterior discs?
Which of the following postural deviations may result in adaptive shortening of the occipital muscles and increased comprehensive stress of the facet joints and posterior discs?
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What is the normal range of lordotic curvature in the cervical spine?
What is the normal range of lordotic curvature in the cervical spine?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by congenital fusion of some cervical vertebra, usually C3 to C5?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by congenital fusion of some cervical vertebra, usually C3 to C5?
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What is the term for a posture in which the head is tilted or rotated to one side or the other?
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Which of the following muscles are weak in a cervical 'upper crossed syndrome' caused by a habitual poking chin posture?
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What is the normal sitting posture with respect to the cervical spine?
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Which movements should be done first during the examination of the cervical spine?
Which movements should be done first during the examination of the cervical spine?
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Which factors contribute to the range of motion (ROM) available in the cervical spine?
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Which part of the cervical spine is responsible for nodding movement during flexion?
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What is the result if one vertebra moves in the cervical spine between C2 and C7?
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What should the examiner be careful about when applying overpressure to rotation or any combination of rotation, side flexion, and extension?
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Which movements are primarily responsible for stressing the vertebral and internal carotid arteries?
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Which of the following movements is considered positive for pain and dysfunction arising from the C1-C2 segment in cervicogenic headaches?
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Which of the following passive movements should be performed along with active movements for the cervical spine?
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In the supine position, what is the normal passive range of motion for side flexion in the cervical spine?
In the supine position, what is the normal passive range of motion for side flexion in the cervical spine?
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What is the effect of relaxation of the muscles in the supine position on passive range of motion in the cervical spine?
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What does pain in the lower extremities during passive flexion with overpressure indicate?
What does pain in the lower extremities during passive flexion with overpressure indicate?
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What is the name of the test where the examiner's second hand is placed over the sternum to prevent thoracic flexion during passive flexion with overpressure?
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During flexion of the upper cervical spine, the intervertebral foramen is _______ on flexion than on extension.
During flexion of the upper cervical spine, the intervertebral foramen is _______ on flexion than on extension.
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Which muscle initiates the flexion movement of the lower cervical spine if the deep neck flexors are weak?
Which muscle initiates the flexion movement of the lower cervical spine if the deep neck flexors are weak?
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What is the maximum range of motion for extension in the upper cervical spine?
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During side flexion of the cervical spine, the examiner should ensure that the _______ moves toward the shoulder and not the shoulder toward the ear.
During side flexion of the cervical spine, the examiner should ensure that the _______ moves toward the shoulder and not the shoulder toward the ear.
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Rotation and side flexion always occur together in the cervical spine, but not necessarily in the same _______.
Rotation and side flexion always occur together in the cervical spine, but not necessarily in the same _______.
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Most of the rotation in the cervical spine occurs between which two vertebrae?
Most of the rotation in the cervical spine occurs between which two vertebrae?
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Which movement is normally pain free when testing flexion in the upper cervical spine?
Which movement is normally pain free when testing flexion in the upper cervical spine?
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What percentage larger is the intervertebral foramen on flexion compared to extension?
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What is the maximum range of motion for flexion of the lower cervical spine?
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What muscles initiate the flexion movement in the lower cervical spine if the deep neck flexors are weak?
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What is the normal range of rotation in the cervical spine?
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Which movement always occurs together with rotation in the cervical spine?
Which movement always occurs together with rotation in the cervical spine?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of excessive lumbar lordosis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of excessive lumbar lordosis?
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What is the normal lordotic curvature of the cervical spine?
What is the normal lordotic curvature of the cervical spine?
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Which of the following may result from a habitual poking chin?
Which of the following may result from a habitual poking chin?
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Which muscles are weak in a cervical 'upper crossed syndrome' caused by a poking chin posture?
Which muscles are weak in a cervical 'upper crossed syndrome' caused by a poking chin posture?
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What is the normal sitting posture in terms of alignment?
What is the normal sitting posture in terms of alignment?
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What is a possible cause of rounded shoulders?
What is a possible cause of rounded shoulders?
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Which movements should be done in a particular order during the examination of the cervical spine?
Which movements should be done in a particular order during the examination of the cervical spine?
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What is the term for an aberrant or uncontrolled movement of the cervical spine during active movements?
What is the term for an aberrant or uncontrolled movement of the cervical spine during active movements?
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Which factors contribute to the range of motion available in the cervical spine?
Which factors contribute to the range of motion available in the cervical spine?
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Which part of the cervical spine is primarily responsible for nodding movement during flexion?
Which part of the cervical spine is primarily responsible for nodding movement during flexion?
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Which movements in the cervical spine can be divided into two parts: those testing the upper cervical spine (C0 to C2) and those involving the rest of the cervical spine (C2 to C7)?
Which movements in the cervical spine can be divided into two parts: those testing the upper cervical spine (C0 to C2) and those involving the rest of the cervical spine (C2 to C7)?
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What may occur if the vertebral artery is compressed during certain movements of the cervical spine?
What may occur if the vertebral artery is compressed during certain movements of the cervical spine?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the examiner should watch the patient as they enter the examination room and undress?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the examiner should watch the patient as they enter the examination room and undress?
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What should a female patient wear for the upper body assessment?
What should a female patient wear for the upper body assessment?
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Why might a female patient need to remove their bra during the assessment?
Why might a female patient need to remove their bra during the assessment?
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What can the examiner determine by observing the patient's facial expression?
What can the examiner determine by observing the patient's facial expression?
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When should the examiner proceed with caution during the assessment?
When should the examiner proceed with caution during the assessment?
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Why is a standing posture preferred during the assessment?
Why is a standing posture preferred during the assessment?
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Which of the following movements should be performed if symptoms are exacerbated by flexion, rotation, side flexion, and extension combined?
Which of the following movements should be performed if symptoms are exacerbated by flexion, rotation, side flexion, and extension combined?
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Which test is considered positive for pain and dysfunction arising from the C1-C2 segment in cervicogenic headaches if pain occurs with the rotation as well?
Which test is considered positive for pain and dysfunction arising from the C1-C2 segment in cervicogenic headaches if pain occurs with the rotation as well?
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Which position should the patient lie in when performing passive movements to test flexion, extension, side flexion, and rotation?
Which position should the patient lie in when performing passive movements to test flexion, extension, side flexion, and rotation?
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Which range of passive side flexion is normally greater in the supine position compared to the sitting position?
Which range of passive side flexion is normally greater in the supine position compared to the sitting position?
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What does it indicate if pain is felt in the lower extremities during passive flexion with overpressure?
What does it indicate if pain is felt in the lower extremities during passive flexion with overpressure?
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What is the term for the test in which the examiner's second hand is placed over the sternum to prevent thoracic flexion during passive flexion?
What is the term for the test in which the examiner's second hand is placed over the sternum to prevent thoracic flexion during passive flexion?
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Which movement is used to test rotation between the occiput and C1 in the cervical spine?
Which movement is used to test rotation between the occiput and C1 in the cervical spine?
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What is the end feel of the normal cervical spine motions?
What is the end feel of the normal cervical spine motions?
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Which position increases the vulnerability of anterior, posterior, and lateral tissues of the neck, including the vertebral artery?
Which position increases the vulnerability of anterior, posterior, and lateral tissues of the neck, including the vertebral artery?
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What is the purpose of passive physiological intervertebral movements (PPIVMs) in the examination of the cervical spine?
What is the purpose of passive physiological intervertebral movements (PPIVMs) in the examination of the cervical spine?
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Which movement is used to test rotation at C1 to C2 in the cervical spine?
Which movement is used to test rotation at C1 to C2 in the cervical spine?
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Which movement is used to test rotation between C0 and C1 in the cervical spine?
Which movement is used to test rotation between C0 and C1 in the cervical spine?
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Which of the following is a functional test for neck flexion?
Which of the following is a functional test for neck flexion?
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What is the recommended neck strength in athletes to decrease the chance of injury?
What is the recommended neck strength in athletes to decrease the chance of injury?
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Which questionnaire is used to assess the impact of Whiplash Associated Disorders (WADs)?
Which questionnaire is used to assess the impact of Whiplash Associated Disorders (WADs)?
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Which functional test is necessary for everyday activities requiring neck extension?
Which functional test is necessary for everyday activities requiring neck extension?
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Which muscles are involved in the swallowing movement?
Which muscles are involved in the swallowing movement?
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Which functional test is necessary for everyday activities requiring cervical rotation?
Which functional test is necessary for everyday activities requiring cervical rotation?
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Which movements are tested isometrically to determine relative muscle strength of each movement and to compare opposite movements?
Which movements are tested isometrically to determine relative muscle strength of each movement and to compare opposite movements?
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What is the recommended instruction for the examiner to give the patient during resisted isometric movements?
What is the recommended instruction for the examiner to give the patient during resisted isometric movements?
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Which movements should be done with the cervical spine in the neutral position during resisted isometric testing?
Which movements should be done with the cervical spine in the neutral position during resisted isometric testing?
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Which movements should be done last during resisted isometric testing if they are painful for the patient?
Which movements should be done last during resisted isometric testing if they are painful for the patient?
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What can the examiner determine by looking at the combinations of muscles that cause a specific movement?
What can the examiner determine by looking at the combinations of muscles that cause a specific movement?
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When should the examiner test certain loaded or combined movements isometrically?
When should the examiner test certain loaded or combined movements isometrically?
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Which of the following is the correct method to test neck flexion (C1-C2 myotome)?
Which of the following is the correct method to test neck flexion (C1-C2 myotome)?
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How should the examiner test neck side flexion (C3 myotome and cranial nerve XI)?
How should the examiner test neck side flexion (C3 myotome and cranial nerve XI)?
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How should the examiner test shoulder abduction (C5 myotome)?
How should the examiner test shoulder abduction (C5 myotome)?
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How should the examiner test elbow flexion (C6 myotome)?
How should the examiner test elbow flexion (C6 myotome)?
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How should the examiner test wrist extension (C6 myotome)?
How should the examiner test wrist extension (C6 myotome)?
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How should the examiner test ulnar deviation (C8 myotome)?
How should the examiner test ulnar deviation (C8 myotome)?