MMT Trunk/Neck

Question 1

Deep Cervical Flexors MMT

Answer 1

-longus colli (c2-c6)
-use fourth or fifth digit to apply resistance to the chin to untuck it

90/90 arms

-head nod, no lifting

Question 2

Cervical Flexors MMT

Answer 2

-longus Capitus, SCM (CN XI and Ventral rami C2 and C3), Ant. scalene

90/90 arms

-Supine
-Chin to test; push forehead; gaurd behind the head

Question 3

Cervical Extensors MMT

Answer 3

-errector Spinae (Dorsal rami C1-C8), Capitus, upper Trap

-Prone; 90/90
-Lift head off table (no sternum); push base of cranium; guard front

Question 4

Cervical Anterolateral Flexors MMT

Answer 4

-SCM (CN XI and Ventral rami C2 and C3)

-supine; 90/90 arms
-ipsi Lateral flexion and contra rotation; push forehead; guard behind

Question 5

Grading Scale

Answer 5

0, 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5

Question 6

Trunk Flexion MMT: Upper Abs

Answer 6

-Rectus ab (T7-t12)

-Supine; inf angle of scap must clear
2: partial
3: stretch toward toes
4: arms crossed
5: arms behind head

Question 7

Trunk Flexion MMT: Lower Abs

Answer 7

–Rectus ab (T7-t12)

-Supine w/ hips flexed; arms crossed
2: angle greater than 70 when pelvic tilts
3: angle 70-30 when pelvic tilts
4: angle 30 when pelvic tilts
5: angle 0

Question 8

Trunk Extension MMT

Answer 8

-errector spinae (T1-L5)

-Prone; pillow under abdomen; stablize thighs; sternum clears
2: partial
3: arms at side
4: arms behind back
5: arms behind head

Question 9

Pelvic Elevation MMT

Answer 9

-quadratus lumborum (T12-L4)

-supine; hold sides of table; elevate test side of pelvis toward shoulder