Goniometry Flashcards
Definition of Goniometry
Measurement of joint angles
Where should the center of the goniometer be?
Over the fulcrum of the joint (axis of rotation)
Goniometry landmarks of Radial Carpal Jount
Axis of rotation: radial carpal jt (ulnat stylus)
Lateral midline of metacarpal shaft
Lateral shaft of antebrabrachium. Proximal landmark lateral epicondyle
Normal ROM of Radial Carpal Jet
Flexion. 30 degrees
Extension 200=205 degrees
Gnimetry landmarks of Elbow Jt
Axis of Rotation. Blow jt. Lateral epicondyle
Lateral shaft of antebrachium. Distal landmark ulnar styloid
Lateral shaft of humerus. Proximal landmark greater trochanter
Proximal Goniometry landmark of el elbow joint
Greater tubercle
Distal goniometer landmark o elbow joint
Ulnar styloid
Rom of elbow joint
Flexion 30-35 degrees
Extension 165 degrees
Proximal Goniometry landmark of radial carpal joint
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Goniometry landmarks of shoulder joint
Axis of rotation shoulder joint below acromion
Lateral shaft of humerus distal landmark lateral epicondyle
Spine of scapula
Normal ROM of shoulder
Flexion 50 degrees
Extension 160-165 degrees
Goniometry landmarks of hock joint
Axis of rotation hock joint (lateral Malle plus of fibula)
Lateral metatarsal shaft
Lateral aspect of tibia and fibula. Proximal landmark lateral epicondyleof femur
Proximal Goniometry landmark of hock
Lateral epicondyle of femur
Normal ROM of hock
Flexion 45 degrees
Extension 160-165 degrees
Goniometry landmarks of hip joint
Axis of rotation hip jt (greater trochanter)
Lateral aspect of femur. Distal landmark lateral epicondyle
Parallel to line between tuber sacrale and is hail tuberosity