Question

emily is a 22 year old college student who presents to your office with a complaint of neck pain, headaches, and numbness down the medial side of the right arm. her symptoms are more noticeable at nights as she sleeps with her arm under her head. which of the following muscles is most likely facilitated with her condition? a) scalenes b) lower trapezius c) longus capitus d) longus colli

Explanation:

The scalenes can contribute to neck - arm pain and numbness, especially when there is nerve impingement. Sleeping with the arm under the head can exacerbate issues related to the scalenes. The other muscles listed are less likely to be directly related to the described symptoms in this context.

Answer:

a) Scalenes