MMT Grading Systems 5

Question 1

In the MRC grading scale, which grade indicates movement through full ROM against gravity with some, but not full, resistance?

Accepted Answer

Grade 4

Answer

Grade 4 represents full ROM against gravity with the ability to resist some, but not maximal, external force.

Question 2

Which of the following muscles is typically tested in the gravity-eliminated position with the patient in prone?

Accepted Answer

Knee flexors

Answer

Knee flexors (hamstrings) at Grade 2 are tested in side-lying with the knee moving horizontally to eliminate gravity.

Question 3

What does a Grade 0 on the MMT scale indicate?

Accepted Answer

No contraction detectable by palpation or observation

Answer

Grade 0 (Zero) means there is absolutely no visible or palpable muscle contraction.

Question 4

The term 'make test' in MMT refers to:

Accepted Answer

The patient pushing into the examiner's resistance through ROM

Answer

A make test asks the patient to generate maximal force against the examiner's hand as the patient 'makes' (pushes into) the resistance.

Question 5

When documenting MMT grades, which notation correctly represents a muscle that performs full ROM against gravity but is overcome by minimal resistance?

Accepted Answer

4−/5

Answer

Grade 4−/5 indicates full antigravity ROM but failure against minimal applied resistance, just below the Grade 4 threshold.

(MMT) Manual Muscle Testing Practice Test

(MMT) Manual Muscle Testing Practice Test

MMT Grading Systems 5