AMNT HEAD/NECK QUIZZES

Torticollis can occur due to which of the following A- All of the answers provided B- Sleeping positions C- Spasms of the SCM and Trapezius D- Baby exiting the birth canal

A- All of the answers provided

The following picture demonstrates which Orthopedic Test? A- Brachial Plexus Test B- Cervical Compression Test C- Spurling's Test D- Lateral Flexion Push Test

A- Brachial Plexus Test

The following are all common Activations for the Scalenes, EXCEPT: A- Bruxism B- Paradoxical Breathing C- Pulling or lifting heavy objects D- Whiplash

A- Bruxism

When occurs, the athlete is unable to move certain parts of the body and complains of numbness after trauma; but after a short while the numbness disappears and free movement is possible. A- Cervical Cord Neuropraxia B- Cervical Neck Stretch Syndrome C- Spinal Cord Contusion D- Whiplash

A- Cervical Cord Neuropraxia

Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication? A- Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal Nerve) B- Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal Nerve) C- Cranial Nerve X (Vagus Nerve) D- Cranial Nerve VII (Facial Nerve)

A- Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal Nerve)

Where is the primary referral area of the Temporalis muscle? A- Lateral side of the head and the Maxilla B- Over the Mastoid Process C- Base of the neck D- Mandible and the Occiput

A- Lateral side of the head and the Maxilla

A- Ligamentum Flavum B- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament C- Supraspinous Ligament D- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament E- Interspinous Ligament

A- Ligamentum Flavum

Which of the following is considered the longest ligament in the cervical spine? A- Ligamentum Nuchae B- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament C- Ligamentum Flavum D- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

A- Ligamentum Nuchae

Which muscle(s) is NOT likely to contribute to Tension Type Headaches? A- Scalenes B- Sternocleidomastoid C- Splenius Cervicis D- Suboccipitals

A- Scalenes

When you turn your head to the right, the left SCM: A- Shortens B- Neither lengthens nor shortens C- Both lengthens and shortens D- Lengthens

A- Shortens

A syndrome characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal that can impinge the spinal cord resulting in burning and tingling bilaterally is known as: A- Spinal stenosis B- Neuropraxia C- Spondylolisthesis D- Disk Herniation

A- Spinal stenosis

What is the most common type of headache? A- Tension type B- Migraine with aura C- Cervicogenic D- Sinus

A- Tension type

What is the medical term for a clenched or locked (closed) jaw? A- Trismus B- Tinnitus C- Nystagmus D- Bruxism

A- Trismus

Which of the following cervical tests is positive if dizziness and nystagmus are present? A- Vertebral Artery Test B- Brachial Plexus Test C- Sprulings Test D- Shoulder Abduction Test

A- Vertebral Artery Test

The Transverse Foramen of the cervical vertebrae protect which structure? A-Vertebral Artery B-Spinal Cord C-Odontoid Process D-Alar Ligaments

A-Vertebral Artery

Which muscles can develop Trigger Points due to the following activity? A- Longissimus Capitis/Levator Scauplae B- All Answers Provided C- Splenius Capitus/Cervicis D- Semispinalis Capitis/Cervicis

B- All Answers Provided

What is the medical term for a rhythmic grinding of teeth? A- Nystagmus B- Bruxism C- Trismus D- Derangement

B- Bruxism

The pain pattern for Scalenes follows the same pathway as the Ulnar Nerve. A- True B- False

B- False

What is the name of the structure that connects the Occipitalis and the Frontalis muscles? A- Ligamentum Nuchae B- Galea Aponeurotica C- The Intraarticular Disk D- Temporal Bone

B- Galea Aponeurotica

Which nerve can become entrapped due to tight posterior neck muscles, making the weight of the head on a pillow intolerable? A- Vagus Nerve B- Greater Occipital Nerve C- Long Thoracic Nerve D- Phrenic Nerve

B- Greater Occipital Nerve

Why is it important to note the Lateral Pterygoid's potential attachment onto the articular disk? A- If the muscle is weak, it could get trapped within the joint B- If the muscle is tight, it could pull the disk anteriorly, creating dysfunction C- If the joint is lax, the muscle could push on the retrodiscal fascia D- None of the answers provided

B- If the muscle is tight, it could pull the disk anteriorly, creating dysfunction

Which muscle has a possible attachment directly to the articular disk of the TMJ and can lead to discomfort and/or dysfunction? A- Temporalis B- Lateral Pterygoid C- Masseter D- Medial Pterygoid

B- Lateral Pterygoid

Which of the following types of headaches is NOT likely to be relieved by massage? A- Migraine without aura B- Migraine with aura C- Cervicogenic headache D- Tension type

B- Migraine with aura

A- Ligamentum Flavum B- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament C- Supraspinous Ligament D- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament E- Interspinous Ligament

B- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

Which of the following is not descriptive of the Temporomandibular Joint? A- A synovial joint B- Saddle shaped C- Prone to dislocation D- A hinge and gliding mechanism

B- Saddle shaped

What is the nickname for Levator Scapula? A- Amazingly Complex/Sinus Headache Impostor B- Stiff Neck/Crick in the neck C- Coat Hanger/Stress Headache Producer D- Pain in the Neck/Iron Man Helmet

B- Stiff Neck/Crick in the neck

A Brachial Plexus Neuropraxia commonly involves a combination of two of the forces that damage soft tissue. These are: A- Shear/Torsion B- Tension/Compression C- Shear/Bending D- Torsion/Compression

B- Tension/Compression

At what degree are the cervical facets oriented, to allow for rotation of the head and neck? A- 75 degrees B- 60 degrees C- 45 degrees D- 90 degrees

C- 45 degrees (lordotic)

How many centimeters of soft tissue exist at the posterior neck? A- 7m B- 2cm C- 5cm D- 3.5cm

C- 5cm

When working on the SCM, what other structures do you need to be aware of? A- Vagus nerve B- Carotid artery C- All answers provided D- Jugular vein

C- All answers provided

Which of the following portions of the spine have a convex curvature anteriorly? A- Cervical, Thoracic B- Cervical, Sacralcoccygeal C- Cervical, Lumbar D- Lumbar, Thoracic

C- Cervical, Lumbar

When an artery is occluded, what sensation might a client feel? A- Swelling B- Numbness C- Cold D- Weakness

C- Cold

What is the most common characteristic of Trigger Point Referral Pain? A- Numbness/Tingling B- Burning/Stinging C- Deep Ache D- Sharp and Local

C- Deep Ache

Trigger Points in the Medial Pterygoid can produce all of the following symptoms, EXCEPT: A- TMs Pain B- Painful Swallowing C- Frontal Headaches D- Sinus Pain

C- Frontal Headaches

Many muscles of facial expression can cause "Autonomic Phenomena" including all of the following, EXCEPT: A- Difficulty Focusing Eyes B- Blurry Vision C- Itchy Nose D- Difficulty Swallowing

C- Itchy Nose

Which of the following muscles does NOT contribute to elevation of the mandible? A- Masseter B- Temporalis C- Mylohyoid D- Medial Pterysoid

C- Mylohyoid

Which is the only Suboccipital muscle with the capability of performing both extension and rotation of the head? A- Obliquus Capitis Inferior B- Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor C- Rectus Capitis Posterior Major D- Obliquus Capitis Superior

C- Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

When distinguishing Trigger Points in the SCM from those in the Scalenes, what is the main difference in their referral? A- Scalenes do not feel like a "deep ache" and SCM does B- SCM refers down the arm, and Scalenes refer up to the head C- SCM refers up to the head, and Scalenes refer down the arm D- Scalenes refer to the outside of the arm, and SCM to the inside

C- SCM refers up to the head, and Scalenes refer down the arm

Which is the most commonly overlooked muscle in chronic neck pain? A- Sternocleidomastoid B- Trapezius C- Splenius Cervicis D- Levator Scapula

C- Splenius Cervicis

Which muscle, along with Levator Scapula, can create total restriction of neck rotation? A- Multifidi B- Trapezius C- Splenius Cervicis D- SCM

C- Splenius Cervicis

What is the primary function of the Suboccipital muscles? A- Lateral Flexion B- Gross movements of flexion/extension C- Stabilization of the OA and AA joints D- Preventing Hyperextension

C- Stabilization of the OA and AA joints

A- Ligamentum Flavum B- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament C- Supraspinous Ligament D- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament E- Interspinous Ligament

C- Supraspinous Ligament

Which of the following cervical tests is positive if dizziness and nystagmus is present? A- Brachial Plexus Test B- Shoulder Abduction Test C- Vertebral Artery Test D- Spurling's Test

C- Vertebral Artery Test

Which of the following is NOT as symptom of sensory nerve impingement? A- Numbness B- Tingling C- Weakness D- Parethesia

C- Weakness

The Brachial Plexus arises from which nerve roots? A: C1-C7 B: C1-C4 C: C5-T1 D: С3-C8

C: C5-T1

The outer periphery of the intervertebral disk composed of strong fibrous tissue is called the: A- Nucleus fibrosus B- Annulus pulposus C- Nucleus pulposus D- Annulus fibrosus

D- Annulus fibrosus

A- Ligamentum Flavum B- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament C- Supraspinous Ligament D- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament E- Interspinous Ligament

D- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

The Brachial Plexus passes between which Scalenes? A- The Brachial Plexus passes posterior to all the scalenes B- Middle and Posterior C- The Brachial Plexus passes anterior to all the scalenes D- Anterior and Middle

D- Anterior and Middle

What is the term for "Habitual or rhythmic grinding of the teeth"? A- Lock-Jaw B- TMJ C- Trimus D- Bruxism

D- Bruxism

What type of headache is characterized by severe pain surrounding one eye, and can persist for several weeks? A- Sinus headache B- Migraine C- Tension type headache D- Cluster headache

D- Cluster headache

Which nerve passes through several muscles at the posterior neck, and can greatly contribute to nerve pain experienced with Migraine Headaches? A- Long Thoracic Nerve B- Trigeminal Nerve C- Brachial Plexus D- Greater Occipital Nerve

D- Greater Occipital Nerve

Which nerve runs just superficially to the Suboccipital group? A- Trigeminal Nerve B- Long Thoracic Nerve C- Temporal Nerve D- Greater Occipital Nerve

D- Greater Occipital Nerve

Often times, when someone's Upper Trapezius is weak and tired, they will adopt which posture? A- Elevated shoulders B- Crossed arms C- Torticollis D- Hands in their pockets

D- Hands in their pockets

The Suboccipitals contribute primarily to which type of pain? A- Jaw Pain B- Base of the neck Pain C- Toothaches D- Headaches

D- Headaches

Which ligament directs a herniation posterolateral? A- Ligamentum nuchae B- Ligamentum flavum C- Anterior longitudinal ligament D- Posterior longitudinal ligament

D- Posterior longitudinal ligament

What is the name of the butterfly shaped bone in the skull where the Pterygoid muscles attach? A- Temporal B- Parietal C- Maxilla D- Sphenoid

D- Sphenoid

Which muscle typically refers pain to the "Vertex" of the head? A- Semispinalis Capitis B- Spleniuis Cervicis C- Longissimus Capitis D- Splenius Capitis

D- Splenius Capitis

When locating the Scalenes, it is important to find which bony junction? A- The Atlanto-occipital joint B- The Hyoid bone C- The Acromioclavicular joint D- The Sternoclavicular joint

D- The Sternoclavicular joint

A- Ligamentum Flavum B- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament C- Supraspinous Ligament D- Anterior Longitudinal Ligament E- Interspinous Ligament

E- Interspinous Ligament

A cervical sprain may not cause pain until the day after the trauma and may stem from tissue tears and a protective muscle spasm that restricts motion. True/False

True

Acute torticollis occurs when a small piece of synovial membrane is pinched between two cervical vertebrae. True/False

True

Most common cause of TMJ dysfunction is a disk-condyle derangement in which the disk is positioned anteriorly when the jaw is closed. True/ False

True