Lab: Motor

Question 1

Inspection (3)

Answer 1

• check limbs and trunk for fasciculations (hands, shoulders, thighs) involuntary movements or abnormal positions
• look for atrophy/hypertrophy
• observe posture and gait

Question 2

Testing muscle strength

Answer 2

• passively move limbs through ROM notice resistance and rigidity
• arms straight out palms up for 20-30 secs with eyes closed look for drift/ pronator drift
• test muscle strength at multiple joints and record