What is the test position and alignment for wrist radial deviation?
Position: Sitting, forearm on table; stabilize forearm to prevent pronation/supination. Axis – capitate. Stationary arm – lateral epicondyle. Moving arm – metacarpal.
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| Term | Definition |
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What is the test position and alignment for wrist radial deviation? | Position: Sitting, forearm on table; stabilize forearm to prevent pronation/supination. Axis – capitate. Stationary arm – lateral epicondyle. Moving arm – metacarpal. |
What is the test position and alignment for wrist ulnar deviation? | Position: Sitting, forearm on table; stabilize forearm to prevent pronation/supination. Axis – capitate. Stationary arm – lateral epicondyle of humerus. Moving arm – middle metacarpal. |
What is the test position and alignment for forearm supination? | Position: Sitting; shoulder neutral, elbow flexed to 90°. Stabilize arm. Axis – ulnar styloid. Stationary arm – parallel to humerus. Moving arm – ventral radius. |
What is the test position and alignment for forearm pronation? | Position: Sitting; shoulder neutral, elbow flexed to 90°. Stabilize arm and pronate forearm. Axis – lateral to ulnar styloid. Stationary arm – parallel to humerus. Moving arm – dorsum of radius. |
What is the test position and alignment for shoulder flexion? | Position: Supine, knees flexed; avoid abduction, adduction, or rotation. Axis – acromion (humeral head). Stationary arm – mid-axillary line. Moving arm – mid-humerus toward lateral epicondyle. |
What is the test position and alignment for shoulder external (lateral) rotation? | Position: Supine; shoulder abducted 90°, elbow flexed 90°, forearm neutral. Axis – olecranon process. Stationary arm – vertical. Moving arm – ulna toward ulnar styloid. |
What is the test position and alignment for shoulder internal (medial) rotation? | Position: Supine; shoulder abducted 90°, elbow flexed 90°, forearm neutral. Axis – olecranon process. Stationary arm – vertical. Moving arm – ulna toward styloid process. |
What is the test position and alignment for shoulder abduction? | Position: Supine; shoulder abducted without flexion or extension. Axis – humeral head near acromion. Stationary arm – parallel to sternum. Moving arm – midline of humerus. |