Method Of Exam
- Inspect Trapezius and Sternocleidomastoid muscles
- Note muscle size (bulk).
- Look for asymmetry, atrophy and fasciculation.
- Determine muscle power by gently trying to overpower contraction
of each group of muscles.
- Have patient shrug
shoulder against resistance and evaluate strength of Trapezius muscle.
- Have patient turn head to one side against resistance and
evaluate strength and observe contracting sternomastoid muscle
