PT Assessment MMT

Question 1

Scapular retraction MMT

Answer 1

Middle trap
Spinal accessory nerve

Prone
Goal post arm
Palpate mid axillary border

Question 2

Scapular protraction MMT

Answer 2

Serratus anterior
Long thoracic nerve

Supine
Palpate ribs 5-8

Question 3

Scapular depression MMT

Answer 3

Lower trap
Spinal accessory nerve

Prone
Palpate inferior angle of scapula

Question 4

Scapular retraction and

downward rotation MMT

Answer 4

Rhomboids major and minor
Dorsal scapular nerve

Prone (arm behind back)
Axillary border of scapula

Question 5

Shoulder internal rotation MMT

Answer 5

Subscapularis
Upper and lower sub scap nerves

Supine
Towel
Palpate deep in the axillary fold

Question 6

Shoulder external rotation MMT

Answer 6

Teres minor and infraspinatus
Axillary n and suprascapular n

Prone
Palpate axillary border of scapula

Question 7

Supination MMT

Answer 7

Supinator and biceps brachii
Radial n and musculocutaneous n

Distal forearm off of table
Palpate distal to radial head orrrr the end of biceps

Question 8

Pronation MMT

Answer 8

Pronator teres and pronator quadratus
Median n

Palpate proximal third of forearm

Question 9

Scapula elevation MMT

Answer 9

Upper trap
Spinal accessory nerve 11

Seated
Palpate superior to clavicle