A grade of 2- was assigned to the gluteus medius muscle during MMT. What motion was the pt able to perform to assign a grade of 2-?

Match the following muscle involved in examining the integrity of the spinal nerves/segments – An answer may be used more than once.

A pt was unable to actively move the right arm during forearm supination in the gravity resisted position. The pt is able to complete full range of motion in the gravity-eliminated position. What is the correct muscle grade recorded in the SOAP note?

A PTA performs a MMT on a pt’s ankle plantar flexors in the weight bearing position. The pt was able to demonstrate raising the heel from the floor through full ROM 2-3 times. What grade would be assigned to the ankle plantar flexors?

What position is the pt placed to perform a Grip Strength Test?

If a patient is able to move the distal joint segment through the complete range of motion against gravity, they are placed in the ________________________ position to test the muscle.

Match the following “common substitutions” associated with MMT – an answer may be used only once. 

A PTA performs a manual muscle test for scapular adduction and downward rotation. The pt was unable to perform any active movement when asked. However, the pt was able to perform partial range of motion in the gravity-eliminated position. What grade would the PTA assign?

The PTA performed manual muscle test on the pt’s anterior deltoid. The pt was unable to perform a contraction and the therapist did not see or feel a contraction. What grade is assign?

The trunk muscle that originates on the pubis and inserts on the costal cartilages of the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs is the ____________.