Kinesiology Practical

Where is the axis placed when testing for Neck extension/flexion

over the external auditory meatus (ear lobe)

where is the stationary arm placed when testing neck ext/flex

perpendicular to the floor

where is the moveable arm placed when testing neck ext/flex

at the base of the nares (nasal cavity)

client position when testing neck ext/flex

client is seated in a chair

normal ROM for neck ext/flex

0-45

muscles involved in neck extension

erector spinae muscles and trapezius

muscles involved in neck flexion

sternocleidomastoid and rectus capitis anterior

what is the normal ROM for neck rotation

o-60

what position is the client in for neck rotation

client is seated in a chair

where does the axis go for neck rotation

middle of the cranium

what position is the stable arm in for neck rotation

parallel to the floor, between the shoulders

what position is the moveable arm in for nec rotation

in line with the nose tip

muscles involved in neck rotation

sternocleidomastoid and levator scapulae

muscles involved in neck lateral flexion

sternocleidomastoid and levator scapulae

what is the normal ROM for neck lateral flexion

0-45

what position is the client in for lateral neck flexion

client is seated in a chair

where is the axis placed for neck lateral flexion

spinous process of C7

where is the stationary arm during neck lateral flexion

perpendicuar to the floor, along spine

where is the moveable arm during neck lateral flexion

perpendicular to the floor, pointing towards top of the head