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