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Which area should be inspected for the height of the acromioclavicular (AC) joints?
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?
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'?
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?
Where can the carotid artery, a primary pulse point, be palpated?
Which soft tissue structures are difficult to differentiate and are usually palpated collectively along with sternomastoid muscles?
Which soft tissue structures are difficult to differentiate and are usually palpated collectively along with sternomastoid muscles?
At which level of vertebrae is the cricoid cartilage located?
At which level of vertebrae is the cricoid cartilage located?
What movement is assessed when the patient touches their chin to their chest?
What movement is assessed when the patient touches their chin to their chest?
Which area can be palpated by a therapist when assessing for C5 and C6?
Which area can be palpated by a therapist when assessing for C5 and C6?
What is the common end feel during rotation of the cervical spine?
What is the common end feel during rotation of the cervical spine?
Which test is used to assess nerve root irritation in the upper limb?
Which test is used to assess nerve root irritation in the upper limb?
What is the primary indication for performing joint mobilisations/PAIVM?
What is the primary indication for performing joint mobilisations/PAIVM?
When assessing shoulder level, what aspect should be checked for symmetry?
When assessing shoulder level, what aspect should be checked for symmetry?
In a patient with lordotic curve abnormalities, what findings might be observed during a head position assessment?
In a patient with lordotic curve abnormalities, what findings might be observed during a head position assessment?
(Anterior Palpation) Which structure would a therapist palpate after checking the levator scapulae muscle?
(Anterior Palpation) Which structure would a therapist palpate after checking the levator scapulae muscle?
(Soft Tissue Symmetry Evaluation) What is typically assessed after evaluating trapezius muscle symmetry?
(Soft Tissue Symmetry Evaluation) What is typically assessed after evaluating trapezius muscle symmetry?
What is the procedure for performing ligamentous/capsular testing on the cervical spine?
What is the procedure for performing ligamentous/capsular testing on the cervical spine?
Which test involves passive extension and lateral flexion of the cervical spine?
Which test involves passive extension and lateral flexion of the cervical spine?
What is the implication of a positive outcome in the Shoulder Abduction Test?
What is the implication of a positive outcome in the Shoulder Abduction Test?
Which test involves a caudad pressure that, if positive, can reproduce pain in the cervical spine or upper limb?
Which test involves a caudad pressure that, if positive, can reproduce pain in the cervical spine or upper limb?
What is the implication of a positive outcome in the Spurling Test?
What is the implication of a positive outcome in the Spurling Test?
Which test involves gentle traction of the cervical spine to relieve patient's symptoms?
Which test involves gentle traction of the cervical spine to relieve patient's symptoms?
What does a positive outcome in the Sharp-Purser test suggest?
What does a positive outcome in the Sharp-Purser test suggest?
How is the Babinski test conducted?
How is the Babinski test conducted?
What type of injury is associated with a positive Babinski test?
What type of injury is associated with a positive Babinski test?
Which condition can cause similar neurological symptoms as brachial plexus injuries?
Which condition can cause similar neurological symptoms as brachial plexus injuries?
What is difficult to differentiate due to the inability to directly palpate facet joints?
What is difficult to differentiate due to the inability to directly palpate facet joints?
