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Cranial Nerve Assessment: XI. Accessory
(Spinal) |
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Examination type |
Neurological |
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Patient & Body Segment Positioning |
Patient needs to be in a comfortable position,
either
sitting or standing |
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Examiner Position |
The examiner needs to be anterior to (in front
of) the patient |
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Performing the Test |
Resist the patient in ROM of the neck
including flexion, extension, and lateral flexion (left & right).
Also resist shoulder shrugging. |
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Tissues
Being Tested |
Cranial
nerve XI. Accessory or spinal nerve |
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Positive Test |
Weakness or reduced ROM |
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Interpretation |
Intracranial involvement |
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Common errors in
performing exam |
Do not have the patient rotate head. Also,
be sure to compare bilaterally. |
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Factors possibly
resulting in misinterpretation |
Make sure that the athlete understands what you
are doing when performing the test |
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Related tests |
Cranial
nerve assessment |
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References |
Booher M. James. Athletic Injury
Assessment. 4th edition. McGraw Higher
Education 2000 |
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Links: |
http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/h_n/cn/cn1/cn5.htm |
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