Spine

Question 1

This muscle is palpable from origin to insertion

Answer 1

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 2

Enlarged Lymph nodes in the region of the ____ muscle usually indicates an infection to the upper respiratory tract

Answer 2

sternocleidomastoid

Question 3

The ___ is situated along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid

Answer 3

lymph node chain

Question 4

To expedite the palpation of the sternocleidomatoid muscle asks the patient to ____ when he does so the muscle will stand out sharply near its tendentious orgin

Answer 4

Turn their head to the opposite side to be examined

Question 5

The facet joints between ___ are most often involved in pathology are are most involved in injury and are therefore most often tender or inflamed

Answer 5

C5-C6

Question 6

The ___ spinous process is larger than those above it

Answer 6

C7

Question 7

This is another name for the Inion

Answer 7

Bump of knowledge

Question 8

The first cricos ring is located along at the same level as which cervical vertebrae?

Answer 8

C6

Question 9

This is the only complete ring of the cricoids series

Answer 9

1st cricoid ring

Question 10

This is immediately above the site for an emergency tracheostomy

Answer 10

1st cricoid ring

Question 11

The thyroid cartilage is also known as

Answer 11

Adam’s Apple

Question 12

At what C spine is the thyroid cartilage?

Answer 12

C4-C5

Question 13

This is a horseshoe shape bone located above the thyroid cartilage

Answer 13

Hyroid

Question 14

The neck should be palpated while the patient is in the ___ position

Answer 14

supine

Question 15

The head is normally held in the erect position, ___ to the floor

Answer 15

perpendicular

Question 16

What is NOT a function of the cervical spine?

Answer 16

it allows for distribution of the sciatic nerve

Question 17

Simultaneous palpation of the carotid pulses can provoke

Answer 17

All of the above

Question 18

The ___ partially covers the sharp angle of the mandible

Answer 18

Parotoid gland

Question 19

The ___ lies superior to the clavicle and lateral to the suprasternal notch

Answer 19

Supraclavicular fossa

Question 20

The broad origin of the ____ extends from the inion to T12

Answer 20

Trapezius

Question 21

The suprerior portion of the trapezius is frequently stretched in ____ injuries of the cervical spine

Answer 21

flexion

Question 22

The ___ and ____ share a continuous attachment along the base of the skull to the mastoid process

Answer 22

sterocleidomastoid and trapezius

Question 23

At the base of the skull, on both sides of the inion is the greater occipital nerve. inflammation of this nerve commonly results in

Answer 23

headaches

Question 24

The ___ rises from the inion at the base of the skull and extends to C7 spinous process

Answer 24

superior nuchal ligament

Question 25

The normal range of the neck motion provies for a wide scope of

Answer 25

vision/balance

Question 26

the range of motion in the neck does not involve the following

Answer 26

hyper flexion

Question 27

Approximately __% of flexion and extension occurs between the occiput and C1

Answer 27

50%

Question 28

Approximately __% of rotation takes place between atlas and axis

Answer 28

50%

Question 29

Define intrinsic

Answer 29

A group of muscles or nerves located within or situated deeper in a structure

Question 30

Define Extrinsic

Answer 30

A group of muscles or nerves located superficially or situated closer to the surface in a structure

Question 31

Define Passive

Answer 31

You moving someone else's body part without their help

Question 32

Define Active

Answer 32

The patient moving their own body part

Question 33

Normal range of neck flexion will allow you to push the patients chin

Answer 33

to his chest

Question 34

A normal range of neck extension will allow the patient to

Answer 34

look straight up

Question 35

in neck rotation the head should turn far enough so the

Answer 35

chin is clearly in line with the shoulders

Question 36

in lateral bending of the neck the head can be tilted

Answer 36

45%

Question 37

If you suspect that an athlete has an unstable spine, do not move the spine in

Answer 37

passive ROM

Question 38

The neurological examination of the cervical spine has been divided into two phases

Answer 38

Muscle testing of the intrinsic muscles and neurological exam of the entire upper extremity

Question 39

This is the primary flexor of the neck

Answer 39

sternocleidomastoid

Question 40

This is the primary extensor of the neck

Answer 40

trapezius

Question 41

Define guarding

Answer 41

a protective response in muscle that results from pain or fear of movement

Question 42

This is the primary rotator of the neck

Answer 42

sternocleidomastoid

Question 43

There are ___ nerves that exit the cervical spine

Answer 43

8

Question 44

How many cervical vertebrae are there?

Answer 44

7

Question 45

Cervical nerves 1-7 exits ___ the vertebrae

Answer 45

above

Question 46

Cervical nerve 8 exits ___ the 7th cervical vertebrae and ____the 1st thoracic vertebrae

Answer 46

below/above

Question 47

The brachial plexus is composed of nerves emanating from the first thoracic and lower 4 cervical levels

Answer 47

C5-T1

Question 48

What is not one of the 5 special tests directly related to the cervical spine?

Answer 48

pooping test

Question 49

This test increases intrathecal pressure and will test for herniated disk, tumor and increased pressure in the c-spine

Answer 49

valsalva

Question 50

This test is used to determine the state of the subclavian artery

Answer 50

Adson

Question 51

Pushing down on the head test for nerve compression between the vertebrae

Answer 51

compressions

Question 52

Applying traction and pulling the head away from the body will relieve pain in the c-spine

Answer 52

distraction

Question 53

This is the joint most used in the body

Answer 53

Temporomandibular

Question 54

This joint opens and closes ____ to ____ times a day

Answer 54

1500-2000

Question 55

What are the two phases of the TMJ gait pattern

Answer 55

The stance and swing phase

Question 56

The Mandible should open and close in a ___ with the teeth coming together and separating easily

Answer 56

straight line

Question 57

Define crepitation

Answer 57

A crackling, crinkly, or grating feeling or sound under the skin or in the joints

Question 58

A palpable crepitatation or clicking in the jaw may be due to ___ in the TMJ or to secondary to trauma

Answer 58

damaged meniscus

Question 59

What is a constant grinding or clenching of the teeth called ?

Answer 59

burxism

Question 60

Normally a person can open their mouth wide enough to insert ___ fingers between the incisor teeth

Answer 60

3

Question 61

This is the primary muscle to open the jaw

Answer 61

External pterygiod

Question 62

This is the primary muscle to close the jaw

Answer 62

Masseter and Temporalis

Question 63

The jaw reflex test is a stretch reflex, involving the __ and ___ muscles

Answer 63

Masseter and Temporalis

Question 64

What cervical vertebrae is the axis?

Answer 64

C2

Question 65

What cervical vertebrae is the atlas?

Answer 65

C1