-- PRIMARY MUSCLE(S) INVOLVED --
Rectus Capitis Anterior, Longus Capitis, Longus Colli, Scalenus Anterior, and Sternocleidomastoid

-- STARTING POSITION --
Supine with arms at 90°/90°

-- PALPATION AND STABILIZATION --
► Palpation - Proximal to the sternum
► Stabilization - If the patient has weak abdominals, stabilize at their thorax

--MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE LOCATION/DIRECTION --
► Movement - Keeping the chin depressed, the patient flexes their neck
► Resistance Location/Direction - Apply resistance at the patient's forehead in the direction of neck extension
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* REFERENCES *
Clarkson HM. Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Motion and Muscle Testing. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health; 2013.
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* This is not medical advice *
This content is intended as educational material for healthcare professionals and healthcare students. Patients should seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.

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