BSC 1085C Final: Gross Manual Muscle Testing- Upper extremity
Document Summary
Coracobrachialis, anterior deltoid, and pectoralis major (clavicular head) Client position client is sitting or standing with the testing extremity in 0 degrees of humeral flexion. The elbow is slightly flexed, and the forearm is pronated. Lateral to the pt. , stabilize the proximal aspect of the shoulder to avoid scapular compensation. Resistance is applied at the medial and distal aspect of the humerus in the direction of humeral extension when testing. Pt moves the extremity in the direction of humeral flexion. Teres major, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major (sternal head), and posterior deltoid. Client position client is prone with testing extremity at the side and in full humeral internal rotation (palm facing toward the ceiling) Lateral to pt. , stabilize the scapula to avoid compensation of scapular elevation. Resistance is applied at the proximal humerus in the direction of humeral flexion. Pt moves the testing extremity in the direction of humeral hyperextension.
