Wrist and Hand MMT Flashcards
what are the primary muscle(s) tested during forearm supination MMT?
- Biceps brachii
- Supinator
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned during forearm supination MMT?
- seated w/elbow at 90
- forearm fully pronated
- Instruct the pt to “turn palm up, don’t let me push you back”
- PT applies resistance to dorsum of forearm

for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned during forearm supination MMT?
- seated with shoulder and elbow at 90
- elbow is supported by hand or table
- forearm is in neutral
- instruct the pt to “turn palm towards face”

where should the PT stabilize when performing forearm supination MMT?
at elbow
where is resistance applied when performing forearm supination MMT?
dorsal aspect of forearm
what are some common substitutions observed during forearm supination MMT?
shouler ER combined with horizontal ADD can indirectly cause the forearm to supinate

what muscle(s) are primarily tested during forearm pronation MMT?
- pronator teres
- pronator quadratus
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned during forearm pronation MMT?
- seated with elbow flexed to 90
- forearm fully supinated
- Instruct the pt to “turn palm down and don’t let me push it back”
- PT applies resistance to anterior forearm

for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned during forearm pronation MMT?
- seated with shoulder and elbow flexed to 90
- elbow supported by PT hands or by table
- forearm in neutral rotation

where should the PT stabilize when performing forearm pronation MMT?
at elbow
where is resistance applied when performing forearm pronation MMT?
anterior forearm
what muscle(s) are primarily tested during wrist flexion MMT?
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor carpi radialis
what muscle(s) are secondary/assit with wrist flexion?
- palmaris longus
- flexor digitorum profundus
- flexor digitorum superficialis
- flexor pollicis
- Abductor pollicis
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned during wrist flexion MMT?
- seated with forearm supinated on table
- wrist in neutral for group flexion testing
- for FCU = flex + ulnar deviation (PT pulls into radial deviation)
- for FCR = flex + radial deviation (PT pulls into ulnar deviation)
T/F: when trying to isolate the flexor carpi ulnaris, instruct the pt to flex their wrist as well as radially deviate?
FALSE
flex + ulnar deviation
for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned during wrist flexion MMT?
- seated with forearm in neutral pro/supination resting on table
- can use towel under arm
- to target FCU or FCR, palpate accordingly
where should the PT stabilize when performing wrist flexion MMT?
- group testing = forearm and wrist
- FCU = hold under wrist so that your fingers wrap around to palpate the 5th metacarpal
- FCR = hold the wrist so that your finger wrap around to palpate the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
where is resistance applied when performing wrist flexion MMT?
- group test = resistance applied to pt palm towards PT
- FCU = pull into radial side
- FCR = pull into ulnaris side
*use 4 fingers on the palm
what muscle(s) are primarily testing during wrist extension MMT?
- Extensor capri radialis longus
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned during wrist extension MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm pronated and resting on table
for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned for wrist extension MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in neutral rotation and resting on table
- palpate for contraction
where should the PT stabilize when performing wrist extension MMT?
pt forearm
where is resistance applied during wrist extenstion MMT?
downward force applied to back of hand
to isolate the ECRL where shoul the PT palpate?
dorsum of 2nd MC

to isolate the ECRB where should the PT palpate?
dorsum of 3rd MC

to isolate the ECU where should the PT palpate?
dorsum of 5th MC and styolid process

what muscle(s) are primarily tested during MCP flexion +IP extension MMT?
- palmar interossei (PADs and DABs)
- Lumbricals
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned for MCP flexion + IP extension?
- short sitting
- forearm supinated and resting on table
- Don’t let IPs curls, should remain extended
- Instruct the pt to “curl your hand towards your body while keeping your fingers as straight as you can”
for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned during MCP flexion + IP extension MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in neutral rotation and resting on table
- thumb pointing up
where should the PT stabilize when performing MCP flexion + IP extension MMT?
stabilize with one hand gripping the metacarpals
where is resistance applied during MCP flexion + IP extension MMT?
proximal phalanx, down and out force

what muscle(s) are primarily tested during finger PIP and DIP flexion MMT?
- PIP = flexor digitorum superficialis
- DIP = flexor digitorum profundus
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned when performing finger PIP and DIP flexion MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm supinated and resting on table
- isolate each finger to test IPs
- PIP = “bend middle joint of your finger”
- DIP = “bend tip of your finger”

for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned when performing finger PIP and DIP flexion MMT?
- short sitting
- fowarm in neutral and resting on table
- palpate targeted muscle
T/F: this image depicts PIP flexion MMT?

FALSE, it depicts DIP flexion MMT
where should the PT stabilize when performing finger PIP and DIP flexion MMT?
- PIP = stabilize other finger to keep them from flexion
- DIP = stabilize at middle phalanx to prevent PIP flexion
where is resitance applied during finger PIP and DIP flexion MMT?
- PIP = resistance is applied to middle phalanx
- DIP = resistance is applied to distal phalanx
what muscle(s) are primarily tested during MCP extension?
- Extensor digitorum
what muscle(s) assit in MCP extension?
- extensor indicis
- extensor digiti minimi
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned for MCP extension MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm pronated and resting on table
- PT supporting wrist to keep this position
- instruct the pt to “bend your knuckles as far back as you can”

for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned for MCP extension MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in neutral
- PT supporting wrist
where should the PT stabilize when performing MCP extension MMT?
at the wrist
where is resistance applied during MCP extension MMT?
applied to the back of proximal phalanx
what muscle(s) are primarily tested during finger ABDuction MMT?
Dorsal interossei (DABs)
how should the pt be positioned for finger ABDuction MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in pronation and resting on table
- fingers spread
- Instruct the pt to “not let me push your fingers together”

T/F: finger abduction MMT can also be done in isolation?
TRUE
- Abduction of ring finger toward little finger
- Abduction of middle finger toward ring finger
- Abduction of middle finger toward index finger
- Abduction of index finger toward thumb
T/F: There is no specific gravity minized test for finger ABD?
TRUE
where should the PT stabilize when preforming finger ABD MMT?
at the wrist to keep it neutral
where is resistance applied during finger ABD MMT?
fingers pushed toward one another
what muscle(s) are primarily tested during finger ADD MMT?
Palmar Interossei (PADs)
how should the pt be positioned for finger ADD MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in pronation and resting on table
- finger together
- Instruct pt to “not let me pull your fingers apart”

T/F: finger ADD MMT can also be done in isolation?
TRUE
- Adduction of little finger toward ring finger,
- Adduction of ring finger toward long finger,
- Adduction of index finger toward long finger,
- Adduction of thumb toward index finger
T/F: There is not specific gravity minimized test for finger ADD MMT?
TRUE
where should the PT stabilize when performing finger ADD MMT?
both hands used to pull fingers apart
if done in isolation, can stabilize the wrist
where is resistance applied during finger ADD MMT?
fingers pulled away from one another
what muscle(s) are primarily tested in thumb MCP and IP flexion?
flexor pollicis brevis
how should the pt be positioned when assessing thumb MCP and IP flexion MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in supination and resting on table
how should you instruct a pt to move when assessing thumb MCP flexion MMT?
“Bring your thumb across your hand, touching your hand the whole time, don’t let me push it back”

how should you instruct a pt to move their thumb when assess thumb IP flexion MMT?
“flex just your thumb joint, don’t let me push it back”

where should the PT stabilize when performing thumb MCP and IP flexion MMT?
- MCP = stabilize at the wrist
- IP = stabilize at the MCP (proximal phalanx)
where is resistance applied when assessing thumb MCP and IP flexion MMT?
apply resistance into extension
what muscle(s) are primarily tested when performing thumb MCP and IP extension MMT?
extensor pollicis brevis
how should the pt be positioned when assessing thumb MCP and IP extension?
- short sitting
- forearm and wrist in neutral position and resting on table
how should you instruct a pt to move their thumb when assessing thumb MCP extension?
“lift your thumb to the ceiling, don’t let me push it down”

how should you instruct a pt to move their thumb when assessing thumb IP extension?
“dont let me push the end of your thumb down”

where should the PT stabilize when performing thumb MCP and IP extension MMT?
- MCP = stabilize at the wrist
- IP = stabilize at the MCP (proximal phalanx)
where is resistance applied when assessing thumb MCP and IP extension?
- MCP = resistance applied to back of proximal phalanx
- IP = resistance applied to back of distal phalanx
what muscle(s) are primarily assessed during thumb abduction MMT?
- abductor pollicis longus
- abductor pollicis brevis
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned when assessing thumb abduction with MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in supination and resting on the table
- wrist in neutral
- “move your thumb to the ceiling, don’t let me push it down”

for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned when assessing thumb abduction with MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in neutral (thumb pointed up) and resting on the table
- instruct the pt to “move your thumb to the side”
where should the PT stabilize when performing thumb abduction MMT?
stabilize at the wrist
where is resistance applied when assessing thumb abduction with MMT?
downward force applied to lateral thumb
what muscle(s) is primarily assessed during thumb adduction MMT?
adductor pollicis
for grades 3 and up, how should the pt be positioned for thumb adduction MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in pronation and resting on table
- wrist in neutral
- Instruct the pt to “move your thumb towards your other fingers, don’t let me push it back down”

for grades 0,1,2 how should the pt be positioned when assessing thumb adduction with MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm in neutral (thumb up) and resting on table
- Instruct the pt to “move your thumb back towards your fingers”
where should the PT stabilize when assessing thumb adduction with MMT?
stabilize at the wrist
where should resistance be applied when assessing thumb adduction with MMT?
downward force applied to medial thumb
what muscle(s) are primarily assessed when performing thumb opposition MMT?
- Opponens pollicis
- Opponens digiti minimi
how should the pt be positioned when assessing thumb opposition with MMT?
- short sitting
- forearm supinated and resting on table
- Instruct the pt to “make an O with your fingers by toughing th tips of your thumb and pinky”

where should the PT stabilize during thumb opposition MMT?
no stabilization because you are using both hands
where should resistance be applied when assessing thumb opposition with MMT?
resistance applied to the thenar portion of the hand in an effort to pull the thumb and 5th digit apart
which MMT tests for the UE do not have a gravitiy minized position?
- Thumb MCP flexion and extension
- Thumb IP flexion and extension
- Finger ADD
- Finger ABD
- Thumb opposition
how do differeniate between a 0,1,2 for tests that do not have a gravity minimized position?
check for full or partial ROM