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In which position is the patient's forearm in the given test?
In which position is the patient's forearm in the given test?
- Forearm in supination
- Forearm in pronation (correct)
- Forearm in mid-position
- Forearm in neutral
What is the specific instruction given to the patient during the test for Extensor digitorum?
What is the specific instruction given to the patient during the test for Extensor digitorum?
- Bend the knuckles back
- Extend all fingers simultaneously (correct)
- Extend only the little finger
- Extend only the index finger
Which grade indicates visible tendon activity but no joint motion?
Which grade indicates visible tendon activity but no joint motion?
- Grade 5 (Normal)
- Grade 2 (Poor)
- Grade 4 (Good)
- Grade 1 (Trace) (correct)
Where should the resistance hand be placed during the test for Grade 5 (Normal) muscle strength?
Where should the resistance hand be placed during the test for Grade 5 (Normal) muscle strength?
What position should the wrist be stabilized in during the test for Grade 5 (Normal) muscle strength?
What position should the wrist be stabilized in during the test for Grade 5 (Normal) muscle strength?
Which muscle is responsible for finger abduction in Grade 0 (Zero) muscle strength?
Which muscle is responsible for finger abduction in Grade 0 (Zero) muscle strength?
When testing the little finger with the ring finger, which muscles are being tested in addition to the 4th dorsal interosseus?
When testing the little finger with the ring finger, which muscles are being tested in addition to the 4th dorsal interosseus?
In Grade 1 muscle strength, which muscle is readily palpable at the base of the proximal phalanx during finger abduction?
In Grade 1 muscle strength, which muscle is readily palpable at the base of the proximal phalanx during finger abduction?
During finger adduction, which muscle should be avoided to prevent substitution?
During finger adduction, which muscle should be avoided to prevent substitution?
Which muscles are responsible for thumb IP flexion?
Which muscles are responsible for thumb IP flexion?
Which muscle is NOT an accessory muscle during finger MP flexion?
Which muscle is NOT an accessory muscle during finger MP flexion?
What is the prime mover for finger MP flexion?
What is the prime mover for finger MP flexion?
In Grade 1 (Trace) muscle strength, what would be the expected palpation of lumbricales in the hand?
In Grade 1 (Trace) muscle strength, what would be the expected palpation of lumbricales in the hand?
What grade of muscle strength would be indicated if there is visible tendon activity but no joint motion?
What grade of muscle strength would be indicated if there is visible tendon activity but no joint motion?
What should the patient do during the test for Grade 2 (Poor) muscle strength?
What should the patient do during the test for Grade 2 (Poor) muscle strength?
What is the specific instruction given to the patient during the test for Grade 2 (Poor) muscle strength of Finger MP Extension?
What is the specific instruction given to the patient during the test for Grade 2 (Poor) muscle strength of Finger MP Extension?
Which muscle is responsible for thumb IP flexion?
Which muscle is responsible for thumb IP flexion?
During finger adduction, which muscle should be avoided to prevent substitution?
During finger adduction, which muscle should be avoided to prevent substitution?
In Grade 1 (Trace) muscle strength, what is visible but there is no joint motion during the Finger MP Extension test?
In Grade 1 (Trace) muscle strength, what is visible but there is no joint motion during the Finger MP Extension test?
During the PIP test, which grade of muscle strength includes the instruction 'Bend your index finger; hold it. Don't let me straighten it. Keep your other fingers relaxed.'?
During the PIP test, which grade of muscle strength includes the instruction 'Bend your index finger; hold it. Don't let me straighten it. Keep your other fingers relaxed.'?
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