Orthopedic and Neurological Examination of the Shoulder and Neck
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Which area should be inspected for the height of the acromioclavicular (AC) joints?

  • Anterior scalenes
  • Clavicles (correct)
  • Hyoid bone
  • Deltoids
  • What is the movement of the hyoid bone associated with?

  • Swallowing (correct)
  • Speaking
  • Breathing
  • Head rotation
  • Which part of the body is also known as the 'Adam's apple'?

  • Sternomastoid muscle
  • Cricoid cartilage
  • Thyroid cartilage (correct)
  • Transverse processes
  • Where can the carotid artery, a primary pulse point, be palpated?

    <p>Sternum near SC joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soft tissue structures are difficult to differentiate and are usually palpated collectively along with sternomastoid muscles?

    <p>Scalenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which level of vertebrae is the cricoid cartilage located?

    <p>C6/C7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement is assessed when the patient touches their chin to their chest?

    <p>Flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area can be palpated by a therapist when assessing for C5 and C6?

    <p>Clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common end feel during rotation of the cervical spine?

    <p>Firm end feel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to assess nerve root irritation in the upper limb?

    <p>Upper limb neural tension test 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for performing joint mobilisations/PAIVM?

    <p>Joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing shoulder level, what aspect should be checked for symmetry?

    <p>Shoulder height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a patient with lordotic curve abnormalities, what findings might be observed during a head position assessment?

    <p>&quot;Burning&quot; pain in the neck region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    (Anterior Palpation) Which structure would a therapist palpate after checking the levator scapulae muscle?

    <p>&quot;Spinous processes&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    (Soft Tissue Symmetry Evaluation) What is typically assessed after evaluating trapezius muscle symmetry?

    <p>&quot;Anterior neck muscles&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for performing ligamentous/capsular testing on the cervical spine?

    <p>Utilize end feels associated with passive ranges of motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test involves passive extension and lateral flexion of the cervical spine?

    <p>Cervical Compression Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a positive outcome in the Shoulder Abduction Test?

    <p>Nerve root compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test involves a caudad pressure that, if positive, can reproduce pain in the cervical spine or upper limb?

    <p>Cervical Compression Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a positive outcome in the Spurling Test?

    <p>Nerve root impingement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test involves gentle traction of the cervical spine to relieve patient's symptoms?

    <p>Cervical traction/distraction test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive outcome in the Sharp-Purser test suggest?

    <p>Atlanto-axial joint instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Babinski test conducted?

    <p>Blunt device stroked along the foot sole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of injury is associated with a positive Babinski test?

    <p>Upper motor neuron lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can cause similar neurological symptoms as brachial plexus injuries?

    <p>Disc herniations at C5/C6 or C6/C7 levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is difficult to differentiate due to the inability to directly palpate facet joints?

    <p>Pain/spasm associated with sprain of joint capsule from strain of musculature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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