Muscle Grading

Question 1

NORMAL (N) (5)

Answer 1

The part moves through full ROM against gravity with maximum resistance. (Will not break),

Question 2

GOOD+ (G+) (4+)

Answer 2

The part moves through full ROM against gravity with maximum resistance, the muscle gives slightly but is able to immediately rebound.

Question 3

GOOD (G) (4)

Answer 3

The part moves through full ROM against gravity with moderate resistance throughout the range (resistance through 3/3 range).

Question 4

GOOD – (G-) (4-)

Answer 4

The part moves through full ROM against gravity with less than moderate resistance (resistance through 2/3 range).

Question 5

FAIR+ (F+) (3+)

Answer 5

The part moves through full ROM against gravity, takes minimal resistance and then breaks suddenly (resistance through 1/3 range).

Question 6

FAIR (F) (3)

Answer 6

The part moves through full ROM against gravity with no resistance.

Question 7

FAIR– (F-) (3-)

Answer 7

The part moves less than full ROM against gravity (more than 50% ROM AG)

Question 8

POOR+ (P+) (2+)

Answer 8

The part moves partial ROM against gravity (less than 50% ROM AG).
OR
The part moves through full range of motion on a gravity-eliminated plane and takes minimal resistance.

Question 9

POOR (P) (2)

Answer 9

The part moves through full range of motion on a gravity-eliminated plane and takes no resistance.

Question 10

POOR- (P-) (2-)

Answer 10

The part moves less than full ROM on a gravity-eliminated plane.

Question 11

TRACE (T) (1)

Answer 11

Tension is palpated in the muscle or tendon but no motion or only a few degrees occurs at the joint.

Question 12

ZERO (0) (0)

Answer 12

No muscle contraction.