Question

A client's head protrudes during a pulling assessment. Which of the following muscles should be stretched?

(A) Longus coli
(B) Supraspinatus
(C) Sternocleidomastoid
(D) Longus capitis

Answer 1

(C) Sternocleidomastoid

Step-by-step explanation:

Sternocleidomastoid muscle

• It is among the largest cervical muscles.

• Its primary functions are rotation of the head and flexion of the neck.

Sternocleidomastoid pain can be relaxed by the following

• By slowly turning head to the right and exhale while keeping the shoulder down and relaxed
• Sit or stand facing forward.