Muscle Testing

(T-0061)

Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

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Functional Anatomy

Testing

Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing

Patient position:
Sitting or supine, with the leg supported
above the ankle joint. Dorsiflex the ankle joint
and evert the foot.

Examiner pressure:
Against the lateral side, dorsal surface of the
foot in the direction of plantar flexion and
inversion.

Note: The fibularis (peroneus) tertius is part
of the extensor digitorum longus and receives
assistance from it.

Numeric

Grade

Percentage

of normal

Muscular

Contraction

Functional Level

5

100%

Normal

Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
with full manual resistance appropriate for age
and gender

4

75%

Good

Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
with moderate manual resistance appropriate
for age and gender

3

50%

Fair

Full ROM against gravity; unable to sustain
position with minimal resistance applied

2

25%

Poor

Full ROM with gravity eliminated; partial ROM
against gravity

1

10%

Trace

Evidence of slight muscle action
(e.g.isometric,twitch,palpation);no joint motion
produced

0

0%

Zero

No palpable or visible evidence of muscular
contraction

grade is 5

grade is lower than 5

0076-FO-XX Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

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2007-12-17

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