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?

Sternum near SC joint Signup and view all the answers

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

Scalenes Signup and view all the answers

At which level of vertebrae is the cricoid cartilage located?

C6/C7 Signup and view all the answers

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

Flexion Signup and view all the answers

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

Clavicle Signup and view all the answers

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

Firm end feel Signup and view all the answers

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

Upper limb neural tension test 1 Signup and view all the answers

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

Joint pain Signup and view all the answers

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

Shoulder height Signup and view all the answers

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

"Burning" pain in the neck region Signup and view all the answers

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

"Spinous processes" Signup and view all the answers

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

"Anterior neck muscles" Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Cervical Compression Test Signup and view all the answers

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

Nerve root compression 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?

Cervical Compression Test Signup and view all the answers

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

Nerve root impingement Signup and view all the answers

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

Cervical traction/distraction test Signup and view all the answers

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

Atlanto-axial joint instability Signup and view all the answers

How is the Babinski test conducted?

Blunt device stroked along the foot sole Signup and view all the answers

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

Upper motor neuron lesion Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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