Kinematics

Kinematics

1. The cervical spine moves in all planes of motion.

   • The amount of range of motion (ROM) that occurs varies.
     • Dependent on which segments are moving
   • Individual segment motion may occur in the opposite direction of the motion being performed.
   • Does not occur sequentially; the lower cervical spine moves before the upper in flexion and extension.
     • What might this mean?