Muscle Testing
(T-0018)
Biceps Brachii
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Pectoral Girdle Extension Test (Wright Test)
Functional Anatomy
Testing
Tape Specification KT Method
Confirmation Testing
Patient position:
Supine or sitting, with the elbow flexed
slightly less than, or at 90 degrees, with the
forearm supinated. Place one hand under the
elbow to cushion it from table pressure. (To
avoid trunk substitution and to stabilize the
joint, place elbow on table.)
Examiner pressure:
Against lower forearm in the direction of
extension.
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
0023-EL-GH Biceps Brachii
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Testing
2007-12-15
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