MMT Patient Positioning 2

Question 1

When testing the gluteus medius at grade 3, which position is the patient placed in?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying on the non-tested side

Answer

Side-lying on the non-tested side allows the tested limb to move against gravity for a grade 3 assessment of gluteus medius.

Question 2

Which patient position is used to test the iliopsoas muscle against gravity (grade 3+)?

Accepted Answer

Seated at edge of table

Answer

Seated at the edge of the table allows the hip flexors to work against gravity during MMT of the iliopsoas.

Question 3

For MMT of the tibialis anterior against gravity, the patient is positioned:

Accepted Answer

Seated with knee flexed to 90°

Answer

Seated with the knee flexed to 90° allows dorsiflexion to occur against gravity for tibialis anterior testing.

Question 4

What is the correct position to test wrist extensors in a gravity-eliminated plane?

Accepted Answer

Forearm in neutral (thumb up) resting on the table

Answer

Forearm in neutral (thumb up) with the ulnar border resting on the table allows wrist extension in a gravity-eliminated plane.

Question 5

During MMT of the serratus anterior, the patient is typically positioned:

Accepted Answer

Supine with shoulder flexed to 90°

Answer

Supine with the shoulder flexed to 90° allows the examiner to assess scapular protraction while the serratus anterior works against gravity.

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