APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When grading muscle strength, which of the following depicts normal findings?
A
0
B
1
C
2
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -5 Muscle activation against examiner’s full resistance, full range of motion.

Detailed explanation-2: -5 – Movement against gravity with full resistance; Normal strength is shown by movement against substantial resistance is scored as grade 5.

Detailed explanation-3: -Assess muscle strength. Muscle strength should be equal bilaterally, and the patient should be able to fully resist an opposing force. Muscle strength varies among people depending on their activity level, genetic predisposition, lifestyle, and history.

Detailed explanation-4: -0: No visible muscle contraction. 1: Visible muscle contraction with no or trace movement. 2: Limb movement, but not against gravity. 3: Movement against gravity but not resistance. 4: Movement against at least some resistance supplied by the examiner. 5: Full strength.

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