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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 :

Answer:

(C) Sternocleidomastoid

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.

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