Hand MonitoringHand StabilizingMonitoring DirectionNoteDuring a maximal contraction of the muscle Therapy Localization/Location (TL) its belly and test an Indicator Muscle (IM). If you are testing a...
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Pectoralis Major – Clavicular Head
Hand MonitoringOn the distal forearm, proximally to the wrist. Hand StabilizingOn the opposite shoulder.Monitoring Direction Push the arm outward and downward, in the direction of abduction and...
Surrogate Muscle Test
Hand MonitoringHand StabilizingMonitoring DirectionNoteThis muscle cannot be tested directly or with TL testing.To test it use Surrogate Muscle Testing.
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Hand Monitoring On the dorsum of the hand, along the fifth metacarpal bone. Hand Stabilizing The forearm rests on the table for support or is supported by the KInesiologist. Monitoring...
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Hand Monitoring On the dorsum of the hand, along the second and third metacarpal bones . Hand Stabilizing The forearm rests on the table for support or is supported by the KInesiologist....
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Hand Monitoring Against the dorsum of the hand, along the second and third metacarpal bones . Hand Stabilizing The forearm rests on the table for support or is supported by the KInesiologist....
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Hand Monitoring On the hypo thenar eminence . Hand Stabilizing The forearm rests on the table for support or is supported by the KInesiologist. Monitoring Direction In the direction of...
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Hand Monitoring On the thenar eminence . Hand Stabilizing The forearm rests on the table for support or is supported by the KInesiologist. Monitoring Direction In the direction of...
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Hand Monitoring The palmar surface of the distal phalanx . Hand Stabilizing With the wrist in slight extension, the examiner stabilizes the proximal and middle phalanges. Monitoring Direction In the...
Flexor Digitorum superficialis
Hand Monitoring On the palmar surface of the middle phalanx . Hand Stabilizing The kinesiologist stabilizes the metacarpophalangeal joint, with the wrist in neutral position or...
Extensor Digitorum
Hand Monitoring On the dorsal surfaces of the proximal phalanges, of the second to fifth digits. Hand Stabilizing The kinesiologist stabilizes the wrist, avoiding full...
Palmaris Longus
Hand Monitoring The fingers on the thenar and hypothenar eminences and the thumbs on the dorsal aspect of the hand. Hand Stabilizing Both hands are actively used to test the...
Lumbricals – Hand
Hand Monitoring On the dorsal surface of the middle and distal phalanges, and on the palmar surface of the proximal phalanges. Hand Stabilizing The kinesiologist...
Palmar Interossei – Hand
Hand Monitoring On the middle phalanx. Hand Stabilizing In general, stabilization of adjacent digits to give fixation of the digit toward the finger that is moved and to prevent assistance...
Dorsal Interossei – Hand
Hand Monitoring On the middle phalanx. Hand Stabilizing In general, stabilization of the adjacent digits to give fixation of the digit toward which the finger is moved and to prevent...
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