MMT Patient Positioning 3

Question 1

To test the lower trapezius against gravity, the patient is placed in:

Accepted Answer

Prone with arm at 120° abduction and elbow extended

Answer

Prone with the arm at 120° abduction targets the lower trapezius as it works against gravity to retract and depress the scapula.

Question 2

Which position is used to assess the rhomboids in gravity-eliminated testing?

Accepted Answer

Seated leaning forward with arm behind the back

Answer

Seated leaning forward positions the scapula in a horizontal plane so retraction is gravity-eliminated for rhomboid testing.

Question 3

A therapist wants to test the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) against gravity. The correct position is:

Accepted Answer

Side-lying on the non-tested side

Answer

Side-lying on the non-tested side places the tested limb uppermost, requiring the TFL to perform hip flexion and abduction against gravity.

Question 4

When testing the biceps brachii in a gravity-eliminated position, the arm should be:

Accepted Answer

Horizontally abducted at 90°, forearm supported

Answer

Horizontal abduction with the forearm supported on a table or the patient's trunk allows elbow flexion in a gravity-eliminated plane.

Question 5

For MMT of the anterior deltoid at grade 3, the patient is positioned:

Accepted Answer

Seated with the elbow extended

Answer

Seated with the elbow extended allows the anterior deltoid to flex the shoulder against gravity for a grade 3 assessment.

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