Musculoskeletal System Part 2 Flashcards
Dip
Distal InterPhalangeal
PIP
Proximal InterPhalangeal
MCP
MetaCarpoPhalangeal
Finger ROM
Flexion
* Extension
* Hyperextension
* Abduction
* Adduction
Quadriceps tendon
To thigh
to tibia
Patellar tendon
patella
- Floating
- Quadriceps tendon
- To thigh
- Patellar tendon
- To tibia
Physical Assessment
- Inspection, palpation, percussion
- Tools
- Tape measure
- Goniometer
- Stadiometer
- Scoliometer
Inspection
- Swelling, erythema, symmetry, deformity
- Range of Motion (ROM)
- Posture: head position, alignment
- Spinal curves:
- Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral
- Spinal deformities: kyphosis, scoliosis, lordosis
Spinal curves
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral
* Spinal deformities: kyphosis, scoliosis, lordosis
Shape of legs
Genu varum‐bowlegs (air between knees)
* Genu valgum‐knock knees (gum sticks together)
Gait: cadence
Stride length
* Arm swing
* Speed
Palpation
Muscle tone: upper and lower extremities
* Muscle strength: upper & lower extremities
* Grade strength 0 to 5
* Joint crepitus
* Swelling—effusion, bogginess
* Warmth—back of hand
* Tenderness
* Stability—check for laxity
Signs of Inflammation
Swelling
* Warmth
* Erythema
* Pain or tenderness
Single transverse palmer crease
Normal finding
* Down syndrome
* Fetal alcohol
syndrome