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Shoulder Flexion Muscle Test Basics

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Which muscle is an accessory muscle for shoulder flexion?

Biceps brachii (long head)

Coracobrachialis

Deltoid anterior fibers

Pectoralis major (correct)

What is the range of motion (ROM) for shoulder flexion?

0-90°

0-100°

0-80° (correct)

0-70°

In which position should the patient be during the muscle test for shoulder flexion?

Short sitting with arms at sides, elbow slightly flexed, forearm pronated (correct)

Kneeling with arms crossed, elbow fully extended, forearm supinated

Standing with arms raised, elbow extended, forearm supinated

Lying down with arms above the head, elbow fully extended, forearm pronated

What instructions should be given to the patient during the shoulder flexion muscle test?

"Raise your arm forward to shoulder height. Hold it. Don't let me push it down." Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle holds the end position (90°) against maximal resistance in Grade 5 (Normal) muscle test result for shoulder flexion?

Deltoid anterior fibers Signup and view all the answers

What does Grade 4 (Good) muscle test result indicate for shoulder flexion?

Holds end position strong to moderate resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the patient during the Grade 3 (Fair) muscle test for shoulder flexion?

Short sitting, arm at side with elbow slightly flexed and forearm pronated Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the therapist during the Grade 3 (Fair) muscle test for shoulder flexion?

Stands at the tested side Signup and view all the answers

At what angle does the patient flex their shoulder during the Grade 3 (Fair) muscle test for shoulder flexion?

90° Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading for Grade 2 (Poor) muscle test for shoulder flexion?

Completes partial range of motion as this is against gravity Signup and view all the answers

Where are the fingers of the therapist placed during the Grade 2 (Poor) muscle test for shoulder flexion?

Over the superior and anterior surfaces of the deltoid over the shoulder joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternate position for conducting the muscle test for Grades 2, 1, and 0 when the patient is unable to sit?

Sidelying position (tested side up) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the substitutions mentioned that can occur during shoulder flexion?

Shoulder elevation Signup and view all the answers

What major muscle might attempt substitution by horizontal adduction during shoulder flexion?

Pectoralis major Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is mentioned as a minor contributor to shoulder flexion?

Coracobrachialis Signup and view all the answers

Which position should be maintained to avoid attempted substitution by biceps brachii during shoulder flexion?

Mid position between internal and external rotation Signup and view all the answers