Cervical Region

Question 1

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 1

resist side flex towards, rotate away.

Question 2

Longus Colli

Answer 2

active in neck flexion but too deep to palpate

Question 3

Scalenus Anterior

Answer 3

All muscles help elevate and steady ribs during respiration and one side contracting produces side flexion. Anterior – both sides contracting produces neck flexion. To palpate resist side flexion or ask model to sniff quickly.

Question 4

Scalenus Medius

Answer 4

All muscles help elevate and steady ribs during respiration and one side contracting produces side flexion. To palpate resist side flexion or ask model to sniff quickly.

Question 5

Scalenus Posterior

Answer 5

All muscles help elevate and steady ribs during respiration and one side contracting produces side flexion. To palpate resist side flexion or ask model to sniff quickly.

Question 6

ES- Longisimus capitis

Answer 6

have model prone and ask them to extend their spine and palpate either side of the spine

Question 7

ES- Iliocostalis cervicis

Answer 7

have model prone and ask them to extend their spine and palpate either side of the spine

Question 8

Trapezius (Upper)

Answer 8

between occipital protuberance and C6 and laterally to acromion, particularly during elevation and extension of the head at the neck

Question 9

Levator Scapulae

Answer 9

Contraction of one side produces side flexion of the neck. Contraction of both sides produces neck extension.
Elevation of the scapula