Cervical spine stability test

The alar ligament test
With this picture we can situate the ligament alar. 




The transverse ligament of the atlas test. 

Caracateristics of both:

  • Non-elastic
  • They stabilize and allow coupled movements.
  • Importance of security tests before mobilizationor in the case of suspected injuries.
  • In case of problems refer the patient to other health professionals
Vertebral artery test.




With the head turning the vertebral artery is mechanically compressed and flow is restricted. 






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