MMT Principles

Question 1

Manual resistance should always be applied in the…

Answer 1

Direction of the line of pull

Question 2

Apply resistance at the end of the range for consistency

Answer 2

One joint muscles

Question 3

Apply resistance at or near mid range. Point of maximum resistance

Answer 3

Two joint muscles

Question 4

Resistance should be applied…

Answer 4

Near distal end of segment to which the muscle attaches

Question 5

Resistant should be applied at a ___ degree angle

Answer 5

90

Question 6

Weakened muscle testing occurs in the ______ plane

Answer 6

Transverse

Question 7

When testing a two joint muscle stabilize…

Answer 7

Proximal to the joint where movement occurs

Question 8

Don’t do it

Answer 8

Contraindications

Question 9

Examiner cannot break the patient’s hold position

Answer 9

Grade 5 normal

Question 10

Muscle group is able to complete a full ROM against gravity and can tolerate some resistance

Answer 10

Grade 4 good

Question 11

Muscle group can complete a full ROM against gravity

Answer 11

Grade 3 fair

Question 12

Can complete a full range of motion in gravity minimal position

Answer 12

Grade 2 poor

Question 13

Can detect some contractile activity in gravity minimal position

Answer 13

Grade 1 trace

Question 14

Muscle is completely inactive

Answer 14

Grade 0

Question 15

Mild resistance can be given in normal position

Answer 15

3+/5

Question 16

Maximum resistance can be given in gravity minimal position and patient has full ROM

Answer 16

2+/5

Question 17

Muscle can complete partial ROM in the gravity minimal position

Answer 17

2-/5

Question 18

When any condition limits joint ROM the patient can perform only within the range available

Answer 18

Available ROM

Question 19

The maximum amount of tension a muscle group can voluntarily exert in one maximum effort

Answer 19

Muscle strength

Question 20

The tendency of a force to turn a lever around an axis of rotation

Answer 20

Torque

Question 21

Ability of a muscle group to perform repeated contractions against resistance or maintain an isometric contraction for a period of time

Answer 21

Muscle endurance

Question 22

Muscle that makes the major contribution of movement

Answer 22

Agonist

Question 23

Muscle that has an opposite action to the prime mover

Answer 23

Antagonist

Question 24

Muscle that contracts and works along with the agonist

Answer 24

Synergist

Question 25

What kind of activities are in a screening test

Answer 25

Functional activities

Question 26

Evaluation of the function and strength of individual muscles and muscle groups

Answer 26

Manual muscle testing

Question 27

What are five factors that affect muscle strength

Answer 27

– Age
– Gender
– Muscle size
– Temperature
– Fatigue