CES Ch. 16 Questions

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The head weighs approximately 10 to 12 pounds. However, when the neck is flexed 60 degrees, such as when looking down at a cell phone, how many pounds of stress does this place on the neck?

cervical extensors (suboccipitals)

When performing a static postural assessment on a client, the fitness professional notes that the client demonstrates a forward head posture. What muscle group is most likely shortened and overactive?

Causing alteration of length-tension relationships in the head and neck

How can sustained forward head posture also contribute to the development of TMJ (jaw) disorders?

How many cervical vertebrae make up the cervical spine?

Between which segment levels does 50% of rotation in the cervical spine occur?

At 45 degrees, how many pounds of stress are added to the head?

It can cause the pelvis to tilt anteriorly.

How can forward head posture influence the position of the pelvis?

Intervertebral discs make up what percentage of the height of a healthy spine?

Nodding of the chin

What is the anatomic action of the longus capitus and longus colli muscles?

Deep cervical flexors

To help correct a client's forward head posture, the Corrective Exercise Specialist recommends that the client perform the chin tuck exercise. What primary muscle(s) are targeted when performing this exercise?