Anterior-Posterior Palpation of the Cervical Spine, an Anatomic Study

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

2008

Program

Physical Therapy

Abstract

Many manual therapists use anterior-posterior palpation of the cervical spine. Other than stating that the pressure should be directed at the anterior tubercles, previous authors did not quantify how to palpate to avoid performing a carotid sinus massage instead. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the anatomical landmark of the carotid sinus and common carotid artery so as to avoid it when performing anterior-posterior palpation of the middle to lower cervical anterior tubercle

Publication

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Volume

16

Issue

4

Pages

E108-E109

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