Spinous Process of C2
Start at the greater occipital protuberance, slide down.
There will be a space because C1 does not have a spinous process.
C2- First spinous process palpable below occiput. Note the process is bifid.
C3- hyoid bone. To identify the hyoid bone, gently place your fingers in the front of the patient's neck and have them swallow gently to feel it move.
Spinous Process of T1
While the Patient/client is sitting with arms at side, place fingers dorsally over the spaces between where you believe C7, T1 and T2 spinous processes to be
Place the fingertips of your other hand on the manubrium and press dorsally
Be sure to obtain permission from your patient/ client before placing your fingertips on their manubrium
The superior most spinous process to move dorsal is T1
