Manual Muscle Testing

Question 0

Triceps brachii

Answer 0

1.Prone 90 degrees abd. With no rotation and elbow short of full extension
Stabilization: hand under distal humerus on the table
Pressure: push above wrist in flexion
2. Position: supine 90 shoulder flexion elbow extended shy of full
Stab: on distal biceps

Question 1

Biceps brachii

Answer 1

Position is seated or supine, elbow at side flexed shy of 90 degrees.
Stabilization: under/behind elbow
Pressure: distal forearm in direction of extension