Trunk ROM

Question 1

Trunk Flexion tape measuring locations

Answer 1

C7 to L5

Question 2

Trunk Flexion Inclinometer locations

Answer 2

C7 in sagittal plane and L5 in sagittal plane

Question 3

Trunk Extension Tape Measuring Locations

Answer 3

C7 to L5

Question 4

Trunk Extension inclinometer locations

Answer 4

C7 in sagittal plane and L5 in sagittal plane

Question 5

Trunk Side bending tape measuring locations

Answer 5

tip of middle finger to the floor

Question 6

Trunk side bending goniometer locations

Answer 6

perpendicular to the floor and line of C7
fulcrum: lowest vertebrae (L5 for truck, T12 for Thoracic)

Question 7

Trunk Rotation tape measuring location

Answer 7

Lateral acrom process to ASIS

Question 8

Trunk Rotation goniometer lines

Answer 8

lines: AC joint starting (in line with the hip) and AC joint ending
Fulcrum: through the center of the head

Question 9

Trunk Rotation Inclinometer placements

Answer 9

C7 and L5
pts need to be bent over to be parallel to the floor. bring arm up and look at ceiling