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Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Goniometry}} refers to the measurement of angles created at human joints.
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Goniometry}} may be used to determine both a particular joint position or the total amount of motion available at a certain joint
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Goniometry}} is used to document the amount of active and passive motion, as well as abnormal fixed position in joints
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Degrees of freedom of motion}} is a term that refers to how much allowed motion occurs in specific planes.
Published 07/30/2024 The starting position for measuring all ROM is either the {{c1::anatomical}} or {{c1::neutral}} position.
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Passive Range of Motion (PROM)::What type of ROM}} refers to the arc of motion produced by the {{c2::application of an external force ONLY}…
Published 07/30/2024 PROM < AROM (slightly){{c1::F::T/F}}
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Testing position}} refers to the positions of the body recommended for obtaining goniometric measurements.
Published 07/30/2024 In order to isolate motion in the joint, the patient needs to be in {{c1::the testing position::what position}} to stabilize the body and {{c2::proxim…
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::The body::What part of a goniometer}} is where the angles are found—resembles a protractor
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::The stationary arm::What part of a goniometer}} is the fixed limb attached to the body, cannot be moved independently
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::The moving arm::What part of a goniometer}} is the limb attached to the body by a rivet and is able to move freely
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::The moving arm::What part of the goniometer}} is aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the {{c2::distal::proximal/distal}} joint segment
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Normative}} values establish a baseline for ROM measurement and against which ROM values can be compared
Published 07/30/2024 Flexion and extension of the 1st CMC joint of the thumb occurs along the {{c1::coronal}} plane.
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of CMC abduction/adduction is located in the {{c1::dorsal midline of first metacarpal}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The thumb has a proximal interphalangeal joint and a distal interphalangeal joint. {{c1::False::True/False}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Thumb MCP flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::dorsal aspect of first MCP joint.}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Thumb IP flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::dorsal aspect of first IP joint}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Thumb IP flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::dorsal midline of first proximal phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 Similar to the shoulder joint, the hip joint has {{c1::3::number}} degrees of freedom.
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of hip flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::greater trochanter}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of hip flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::lateral midline of pelvis}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of hip abduction/adduction is located in the {{c1::ASIS}}.
Published 07/30/2024 Since the knee joint can only undergo flexion and extension, then it may be considered to be a uniplanar joint. {{c1::False::True/False}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of knee flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::lateral midline of fibula. using the lateral malleolus and fibular…
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Range of motion}} is the arc of motion in degrees between the beginning and the end of a motion in a specific plane.
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Active range of motion (AROM)::type of ROM}} refers to the arc of motion produced by the individual's voluntary, unassisted muscle contract…
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Active Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM)::type of ROM}} is produced by the individual's muscle contraction with assistance by an external f…
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Passive Range of Motion (PROM)::type of ROM}} refers to the arc of motion produced by the application of an external force only. 
Published 07/30/2024 If active range of motion (AROM) is limited, painful, or awkward, then {{c1::passive range of motion (PROM)::type of ROM}} must be assessed.
Published 07/30/2024 Positional stabilization may be supplemented by {{c2::manual stabilization}} provided by the examiner.
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Hip: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Hip ​{{c1::extension}}{{c1::lateral rotation}}{{c1::me…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Knee: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Knee ​{{c1::N/A}}{{c2::flexion}}{{c3::N/A}}{{c4::N/A}…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Ankle and Foot: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Ankle and Foot ​{{c1::subtalar inversion}}{…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Toes: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Toes ​{{c1::N/A}} {{c2::all motions}}{{c3::all m…
Published 07/30/2024 Shoulder Complex Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion{{c1::​180}}​extension​{{c1::60}}​abduction​{{…
Published 07/30/2024 Elbow & Forearm Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​MotionValue According to AAOS​​flexion{{c1::150}}​​extension{{c1::0​}}​pronation{…
Published 07/30/2024 Wrist & Forearm Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​MotionValue According to AAOS​​flexion{{c1::80}}​​extension{{c1::70​}}​radial dev…
Published 07/30/2024 Finger PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal Joint) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion{{c1::100}}​​extens…
Published 07/30/2024 Finger MCP (Metacarphophalangeal Joint) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion{{c1::90}}​​extension{{…
Published 07/30/2024 Finger DIP (Distal Interphalangeal Joint) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion{{c1::90}}​​extension…
Published 07/30/2024 Thumb MCP (Metacarphophalangeal Joint) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion{{c1::50}}​​extension{{c…
Published 07/30/2024 Thumb IP (Interphalangeal Joint) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion{{c1::80}}​​extension{{c1::20}…
Published 07/30/2024 Thumb CMC (Carpometacarpal Joint) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​abduction​{{c1::70}}​flexion​{{c1::1…
Published 07/30/2024 Hip Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion​{{c1::120}}​extension​{{c1::20}}​abduction​​adduction​​med…
Published 07/30/2024 Knee Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion​{{c1::135}}​extension​{{c1::10}}
Published 07/30/2024 First MTP (Metatarsophalangeal) Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion​{{c1::45}}​extension​{{c1::70}…
Published 07/30/2024 Ankle Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​dorsiflexion​{{c1::20}}​plantarflexion​{{c1::50}}​inversion​{{c1…
Published 07/30/2024 Cervical Spine Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion​{{c1::45}}​extension​{{c1::45}}​right lateral f…
Published 07/30/2024 Thoracic & Lumbar Spine Motions: Mean Values In Degrees ​Motion​Value According to AAOS​flexion​{{c1::80}}​extension​{{c1::25}}​ri…
Published 07/30/2024 ​Motion​Testing PositionStabilization​Fulcrum​Proximal Arm Landmarks​Distal Arm Landmarks​​glenohumeral (GH) flexionsupine, knees fle…
Published 07/30/2024 ​Motion​Testing PositionStabilization​Fulcrum​Proximal Arm Landmarks​Distal Arm Landmarks​​glenohumeral (GH) extensionprone, face tur…
Published 07/30/2024 ​Motion​Testing PositionStabilization​Fulcrum​Proximal Arm Landmarks​Distal Arm Landmarks​​glenohumeral (GH) abductionsupine with sho…
Published 07/30/2024 ​Motion​Testing PositionStabilization​Fulcrum​Proximal Arm Landmarks​Distal Arm Landmarks​​glenohumeral (GH) medial rotationsupine, s…
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Elbow flexion/extension is on the {{c1::Lateral epicondyle of humerus}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Elbow flexion/extension is on the {{c1::Lateral midline of humerus, center of acromial process}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Elbow flexion/extension is on the {{c1::Lateral midline of radius, radial head and styloid process}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Forearm pronation is on the {{c1::Dorsal surface of forearm just proximal to styloid processes}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Forearm pronation is {{c1::parallel to anterior midline of humerus}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Forearm pronation is {{c1::Lateral and proximal to ulnar styloid process}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Forearm supination is {{c1::Medial and proximal to ulnar styloid process}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Forearm supination is {{c1::Parallel to anterior midline of humerus}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Forearm supination is {{c1::Ventral (volar) surface of forearm just proximal to styloid processes}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Wrist flexion/extension is {{c1::Lateral midline of ulna, using olecranon and ulnar styloid process for reference}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Wrist flexion/extension is {{c1::Lateral midline of fifth metacarpal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Wrist flexion/extension is {{c1::Lateral aspect of wrist over triquetrum}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Wrist radial/ulnar deviation is {{c1::Dorsal aspect of wrist over the capitate}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Wrist radial/ulnar deviation is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of forearm using lateral epicondyle of humerus as landmark}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Wrist radial/ulnar deviation is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of third metacarpal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Finger MCP Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of Proximal Phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Finger MCP Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of Metacarpal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Finger MCP Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction is on the {{c1::Dorsal aspect of MCP joint}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of finger PIP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of proximal phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of finger PIP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of middle phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Fulcrum of finger PIP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal aspect of PIP joint}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Fulcrum of finger DIP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal aspect of DIP joint}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of finger DIP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of middle phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of finger DIP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of distal phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Ankle Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion is {{c1::Parallel to lateral midline of fifth metatarsal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Ankle Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion is on the {{c1::Lateral midline of fibula using head of fibula for reference}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Ankle Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion is on the {{c1::Lateral malleolus}}
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of Tarsal Inversion/Eversion is on the {{c1::Anterior aspect of ankle midway between malleoli}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Tarsal Inversion/Eversion is on the {{c1::Anterior midline of lower leg using tibial tuberosity as reference}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Tarsal Inversion/Eversion is on the {{c1::Anterior midline of second metatarsal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of MPT Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of proximal phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of MTP Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of metatarsal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Fulcrum of MTP Flexion/Extension/Abduction/Adduction is on the {{c1::Dorsal aspect of MTP joint}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Toe IP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of phalanx distal to joint being measured}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Toe IP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of phalanx proximal to joint being tested}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Toe IP Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::Dorsal midline of phalanx proximal to joint being tested}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Fulcrum of Cervical Spine Flexion/Extension is on the {{c1::External auditory meatus}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Cervical Spine Flexion/Extension is {{c1::either perpendicular or parallel to the ground}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Cervical Spine Flexion/Extension is {{c1::Aligned with base of nares}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Cervical Spine Lateral Flexion is {{c1::Align with dorsal midline of head using the occipital protuberance as a reference}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Cervical Spine Lateral Flexion is {{c1::Perpendicular to the floor over spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Fulcrum of Cervical Spine Lateral Flexion is the {{c1::Spinous process of C7 vertebra}}
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Cervical Rotation is {{c1::Parallel to imaginary line between the right and left acromial processes}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Cervical Rotation is {{c1::Aligned arm with tip of the nose}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Fulcrum of Cervical Rotation is {{c1::Center of cranial aspect of the head}}
Published 07/30/2024 The Tape Alignment of Thoracolumbar Flexion/Extension is the {{c1::spinous processes of T1 and S2 vertebrae (between PSIS); measure and record distanc…
Published 07/30/2024 The Tape Alignment of Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion is the {{c1::the individual’s thigh at the level of the tip of the individual’s middle finger}}
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::Active Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM)::type of ROM}} is the intermediate between {{c2::AROM}} and {{c2::PROM}}
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Shoulder Joint: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Shoulder​{{c1::extension}}​{{c2::flexion}}{{c2::…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Cervical Spine: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Cervical Spine ​{{c1::N/A}} {{c2::rota…
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of CMC abduction/adduction is located in the {{c1::junction of midlines of 1st and 2nd metacarpals. Usually lateral aspect of scaphoi…
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of CMC abduction/adduction is located in the {{c1::lateral midline of second metacarpal}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of Thumb MCP flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::dorsal midline of first metacarpal}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Thumb MCP flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::dorsal midline of first proximal phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of Thumb IP flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::dorsal midline of first distal phalanx}}
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of hip flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::lateral side of femur (lateral epicondyle)}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of hip abduction/adduction is located in the {{c1::line from ASIS to ASIS}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of hip abduction/adduction is located in the {{c1::anterior midline of femur (moving part) and patella}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of medial (or internal) and lateral (or external) hip rotation is located in the {{c1::anterior aspect of patella}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of medial (or internal) and lateral (or external) hip rotation must be {{c1::perpendicular}} to the floor.
Published 07/30/2024 The distal arm landmark of medial (or internal) and lateral (or external) hip rotation is located in the {{c1::anterior midline of tibia, mi…
Published 07/30/2024 The fulcrum of knee flexion and extension is located in the {{c1::lateral epicondyle of femur}}.
Published 07/30/2024 The proximal arm landmark of knee flexion/extension is located in the {{c1::lateral midline of femur. thigh using lateral epicondyle and gre…
Published 07/30/2024 Abduction and adduction of the 1st CMC joint of the thumb occurs along the {{c1::sagittal}} plane.
Published 07/30/2024 The {{c1::fulcrum}} of the goniometer must be placed over the {{c2::axis}} of the joint motion
Published 07/30/2024 {{c1::The stationary arm::What part of the goniometer}} is aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the {{c2::proximal::proximal/distal}} joint se…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Thoracolumbar Spine: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Thoracolumbar Spine ​{{c1::N/A}} …
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Temporomandibular Joint: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Temporomandibular Joint ​{{c1::N/A…
Published 07/30/2024 ​Motion​Testing PositionStabilization​Fulcrum​Proximal Arm Landmarks​Distal Arm Landmarks​​glenohumeral (GH) lateral rotationsupine, …
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Elbow Joint: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Elbow​{{c1::N/A}}​{{c2::flexion}}{{c3::N/A}}​{{c4::…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Forearm: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Forearm ​{{c1::N/A}}​{{c2::N/A}}{{c3::pronation}}{…
Published 07/30/2024 Recommended Testing Positions For The Wrist: ​​Prone​Supine​Sitting​Standing​Wrist ​{{c1::N/A}}​{{c2::N/A}}{{c3::all motions}}​{{…
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