MMT Lower Extremity Testing 2

Question 1

When testing hip abductor strength at grade 3, what is the correct patient position?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying with test limb uppermost

Answer

Supine with legs extended

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Sitting with legs dangling

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Prone with knee flexed

Question 2

Which muscle is the primary hip external rotator tested with the patient prone and knee flexed to 90°?

Accepted Answer

Piriformis

Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Tensor fasciae latae

Answer

Adductor magnus

Question 3

A patient can complete full knee extension ROM against gravity but cannot tolerate any added resistance. What MMT grade is assigned?

Accepted Answer

Grade 3

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Grade 2

Answer

Grade 4

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Grade 5

Question 4

During ankle plantar flexion MMT, why is a single-limb heel raise preferred over manual resistance in supine?

Accepted Answer

It provides a functional body-weight load that standard manual resistance cannot replicate

Answer

It is less painful for the patient

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It isolates the peroneus longus more accurately

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It eliminates the need for grading

Question 5

Which nerve root level is primarily assessed when testing great toe extension strength?

Accepted Answer

L5

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L3

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L4

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S1

Question 6

A therapist stabilizes the distal femur and applies resistance to the posterior lower leg during prone knee flexion testing. What muscle group is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Hip extensors

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Ankle dorsiflexors

Question 7

What does a Grade 1 (Trace) finding indicate during MMT of the hip flexors?

Accepted Answer

Visible or palpable muscle contraction with no joint movement

Answer

No visible or palpable contraction

Answer

Movement through partial ROM against gravity

Answer

Full ROM in gravity-eliminated position