Neurology Examination Questions: Grades of Power and Tone

Active horizontal movement against gravity

Marked increase in muscle tone throughout the range of motion, but affected part(s) are easily moved

Increased (hyperreflexia): Contraction of the muscle and movement of more than 1 joint

<p>No increase in muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduce (hyporeflexia): Contraction of the muscle with no movement of the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affected part(s) rigid in flexion and extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active movement against gravity and minimal resistance, which the examiner can overcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced (hyporeflexia): Contraction of the muscle with no movement of the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marked increase in muscle tone throughout the range of motion, but affected part(s) are easily moved</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Normal: Contraction of the muscle and movement of joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder of the range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active horizontal movement, with gravity eliminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement is difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers