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You test your patient’s strength before treatment and noted 4/5 strength, post treatment the MMT was the same.  This indicates what type of reliability?

In order for the patient to complete functional abduction range of motion for activities at home, she must achieve at least 120 degrees.  The muscles producing the force couple for this motion are weak.  Which of the following statements best describes a muscular force-couple?

Identify structure #3

Intrinsic ligaments interconnect various carpal bones, transfer forces between the hand and forearm, and maintain shapes of radiocarpal and midcarpal joints.

Your patient is placing their 10# dumbbell back to the weight rack. You notice that he is holding the weight close to the proximal end of the biceps with the elbow flexed. Why do you think this is happening?

You are in the process of positioning your patient for optimal production of muscle force.  Which of the following would be the most appropriate positional consideration for this?

You are providing an in-service in clinic to fellow PTs and PTAs regarding characteristics of muscle.  Which of the following is false in regards to muscle properties:

First class levers:

Changes in joint angle will affect moment arm

Which of the following is a cause for false-negative reactions for the D antigen?