Good +
4+
Holds against moderate to strong pressure
Normal
5
Holds test against strong pressure
Good
4
Holds test position against moderate pressure
Good -
4-
Holds test against slight to moderate pressure
Fair +
3+
Holds test against slight pressure
Fair
3
Holds test position against no added pressure
Fair -
3-
Gradual release from test position
Poor +
2+
Moves through partial range
Horizontal plane - moves to completion of range against resistance or moves to completion of range and holds against pressure
Poor
2
Moves through complete range
Poor -
2-
Moves through partial range
Trace
1
Tendon becomes prominent or feeble contraction felt in muscle but no visible movement of part
Zero
No contraction felt in muscle