Goniometry: Elbow Flexion
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Elbow flexion
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is supine with palm facing upwards and wrist in supination.
To start the test arm is to be by the patient's side
Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]
AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
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inferior lateral coracoid process | parallel with the trunk | in line with the mid line of the humerus |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion is 90 degrees of pure, glenohumeral joint range, 150 degrees of unrestricted shoulder girdle range.