What is the name of C1
Atlas
Which nerves keep the diaphragm alive?
This test is used to find if there is an occlusion(blockage) of the cervical vertebral arteries.
HINT* A positive sign would be Nystagmus in the eyes.
Vertebral Artery Test
This injury is common with rapid extension followed by flexion. Most common in high-contact sports like Hockey, football, basketball, and soccer.
Whiplash (sprain/strain)
This condition happens when the brachial plexus is stretched or compressed, causing paresthesia along the distribution of the involved nerve(s).
Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia
How many vertebrae are in the C-Spine
What is the name of the area where a "burner" or "stinger" occurs?
HINT* represents the most superficial passage of the brachial plexus
Erbs point
You would perform this test if you suspected hyperirritability of the peripheral nerve due to adaptive shortening, entrapment, or impingement.
HINT* You hold each position for 6 sec after the addition of each sequential position.
Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT)
This condition occurs when the spinal canal narrows.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
What nerve root is being tested when testing the Triceps reflex.
C7
What ligament begins at C2 superiorly and ends at S1 inferio
Ligamentum Flavum
The majority of cervical disc herniations involve what nerve roots?
C6 or C7
This test is positive when the big toe is extended and the rest of the toes splay out.
HINT* this is done on the bottom of the foot.
Babinski Test
This condition happens when there is a fracture on both sides of the vertebrae at the pars.
HINT* "Scotty Dog Fx"
Spondylolisthesis
Where do you test C5 Reflex?
Biceps Brachii
What nerve roots form the brachial plexus?
C5-C8 and T1 nerve roots.
(according to the book C4, T2 or both also may contribute)
What nerve root is being tested when you resist a shoulder shrug.
Spurling test
This is a burst fracture that only occurs at C1 (Atlas only)
Jefferson Fracture
What is the name of the following cranial nerve being tested:
Test:
Identify touch to face and mastication: mouth open and resist.
Trigeminal (V)
What are the 5 segmental areas of the brachial plexus?
HINT* Roots is one of the 5
1. Roots
2. Trunks
3. Divisions
4. Cords
5. Branches
My Neumonic "Round Trunks Dont Collapse or Brake"
What do you do if you want to test C7 for sensory?
Middle finger
This test, IF POSITIVE implies that there is either a compression of the cervical facet joint and or stenosis of the neural foramina.
Cervical Distraction Test
This injury is when compression or irritation of the associated nerve root or roots.
HINT* Brachial Traction Test (+)
Cervical Nerve Root Compression
The Glossopharyngeal nerve tests what?