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Wrist Extension            Normal and Good ü     Forearm in pronation, muscles of thumb and fingers relaxed. ü     Patient extends wrist. ü     To test Extensor carpi radialis longus and bravis, resistance is given on dorsal surface of second and third metacarpal bones in direction of flexion and ulnar deviation. ü     To test Extensor carpi ulnaris, resistance is given on dorsal surface of fifth metacarpal bone in direction of flexion and radial; deviation. Note:  Do not allow extension of fingers during the movement of resistance to prevent substance to prevent substitution by the finger extensors.         FLEXION OF METACARPOHALANGEAL JOINTS OF FINGERS NORMAL AND GOOD ü   Forearm supinated ü   Stylize metacarpals ü   Patient fixes fingers metacarpo phalangeal joints, keeping inter-malangeal joints extended. ü   Resistance is given ...

  Shoulder Lateral Rotation             Normal and Good ·         Face lying with arm abducted to go degrees arm supported on table and forearm hanging vertically over edge. ·         Stabilize scapula with hand and forearm but allow freedom for rotation. ·         Patient swings forearm forward and upward and laterally rotates arm through range of motion. ·         Resistance is given above wrist on forearm. Note: Resistance should be given slowly and carefully in test for rotation at the hip and shoulder, use of the long lever arm can cause injury to joint structures if not controlled. Shoulder Medical Rotation           Normal and Good o    Face lying with arm abducted to go degrees, arm supported on table and forearm ha...