Kines - Goniometer Spots

Question 1

Shoulder Flexion & Extension

Answer 1

Axis: Humeral Head
Stationary Arm: Mid-axillary
Moving Arm: Lateral Epicondyle

Question 2

Shoulder Abduction

Answer 2

Axis: Humeral Head Near acromion
Stationary Arm: Parallel to Sternum
Moving Arm: Midline of humerus

Question 3

Shoulder Internal & External Rotation

Answer 3

Axis: Olecranon
Stationary Arm: Vertical
Moving Arm: Ulnar Styloid

Question 4

Elbow Flexion & Extension

Answer 4

Axis: Lateral Epicondyle
Stationary Arm: Acromion Process
Moving Arm: Radial Styloid (b/c forearm supinated)

Question 5

Forearm Supination

Answer 5

Axis: Medial to Ulnar Styloid
Stationary Arm: Parallel to humerus
Moving Arm: Volar radius, proximal to wrist crease

Question 6

Forearm Pronation

Answer 6

Axis: LATERAL Ulnar Styloid
Stationary Arm: Parallel to humerus
Moving Arm: Dorsum radius, proximal to wrist crease

Question 7

Wrist Flexion & Extension

Answer 7

Axis: Triquetrum / Lateral Wrist
Stationary Arm: Align with Ulna
Moving Arm: Align with 5th Metacarpal

Question 8

Radial & Ulnar Deviation

Answer 8

Axis: Capitate
Stationary Arm: Lateral Epicondyle
Moving Arm: 3rd Metacarpal (Middle finger)

Question 9

MP Flexion and Hyperextension

Answer 9

Axis: Midline, dorsal MCPJ
Stationary Arm: Aligned w/ MC
Moving Arm: Aligned w/ Proximal Phalanx

Question 10

PIP Flexion / Extension

Answer 10

Axis: Midline, dorsal PIPJ
Stationary Arm: aligned with proximal phalanx
Moving Arm: aligned with middle phalanx

Question 11

MP Abduction

Answer 11

Axis: Dorsal MCPJ
Stationary Arm: Aligned w/ 1st Metacarpal
Moving Arm: Aligned w/ Proximal Phalanx