Exam 14: Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Thorax Pathologies

Which nerve does the diaphragm innervate with?

Which is not a primary mover for cervical flexion?

Spurling's test is a modification of the cervical compression test.Explain the difference between the two tests.

Excruciating,deep thoracic pain that develops in the middle and upper back is the most distinctive early sign of which condition?

Which is not correct when conducting the vertebral artery test?

In what shape is the cervical spine of a patient considered healthy?

When completing the brachial plexus tension test,a positive sign for tension pathology is radiating pain on the side toward the lateral bending.

What is the survival rate for commotio cordis if an external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)are used within 3 minutes?

Which of the following is not a typical indication of a positive cervical compression test?

Which thoracic outlet tests would be positive if compression is by the pectoralis minor?

Which of the following are false ribs?

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Wry neck

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can mimic those of a cervical nerve root impingement.

Which represents the correct beginning testing maneuver for the Spurling test?

What is inflamed in an athlete who has mononucleosis?

Which special test is performed by running a blunt object or fingernail across the crest of the anteromedial tibia of a patient who has suffered an acute head or spinal injury?

Name two tests that are used to check for an upper motor neuron lesion and state what a positive test is for each.