Limb Synergy Patterns

Question 1

Flexor Synergy:
Scapula

Answer 1

Elevation and retraction

Question 2

Extensor Synergy:
Scapula

Answer 2

Depression and protraction

Question 3

Flexor synergy:
Shoulder

Answer 3

Abduction and lateral rotation

Question 4

Extensor synergy:
Shoulder

Answer 4

Adduction and medial rotation

Question 5

Flexor synergy:
Elbow

Answer 5

Flexion

Question 6

Extensor synergy:
Elbow

Answer 6

Extension

Question 7

Flexor synergy:
Forearm

Answer 7

Supination

Question 8

Extensor synergy:
Forearm

Answer 8

Pronation

Question 9

Flexor synergy:
Wrist

Answer 9

Flexion

Question 10

Extensor synergy:
Wrist

Answer 10

Extension

Question 11

Flexor synergy:
Fingers

Answer 11

Flexion w/adduction

Question 12

Extensor synergy:
Fingers

Answer 12

Flexion w/ adduction

Question 13

Flexor synergy:
Thumb

Answer 13

Flexion and adduction

Question 14

Extensor synergy:
Thumb

Answer 14

Flexion and adduction

Question 15

Flexor synergy:
Hip

Answer 15

Abduction and lateral rotation

Question 16

Extensor synergy:
Hip

Answer 16

Extension, medial rotation, adduction

Question 17

Flexor synergy:
Knee

Answer 17

Flexion

Question 18

Extension synergy:
Knee

Answer 18

Extension

Question 19

Flexor synergy:
Ankle

Answer 19

DF w/ supination

Question 20

Extensor synergy:
Ankle

Answer 20

Plantar flexion w/ inversion

Question 21

Flexor synergy:
Toes

Answer 21

Extension

Question 22

Extension synergy:
Toes

Answer 22

Flexion and adduction