In addition isn't this reflex evaluating the upper cervical innervated trapezius muscle? With a downward tap of the scapula (correct procedure) you are stretching this muscle, causing a spindle response & subsequent contraction. My understanding is a visible movement of the shoulder is hyperreflexive indicating upper motor neuron pathology above the mid-cervical spine.
In addition isn't this reflex evaluating the upper cervical innervated trapezius muscle? With a downward tap of the scapula (correct procedure) you are stretching this muscle, causing a spindle response & subsequent contraction. My understanding is a visible movement of the shoulder is hyperreflexive indicating upper motor neuron pathology above the mid-cervical spine.
karlrobinsondc 2 years ago
Long thoracic nerve is extremely well documented as a C5-C7 nerve. Why would you publish this?
karlrobinsondc 2 years ago