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FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following actions would you initially direct to your client to take in order to test the structure and function of scapulohumeral rhythm?

AAdduction

BAbduction

CInternal rotation

DExternal rotation

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Suggested Answer: B

Scapulohumeral rhythm exposes the function of the glenohumeral joint by testing at which degree the scapula activates during an initial abduction of the arm. At 45 degrees, the scapula should engage until the end range motion of abduction.

by Erick at Apr 24, 2024, 12:30 AM

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Anika

11 months ago

I would go with adduction, it seems like a logical choice to assess the structure of scapulohumeral rhythm.

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Mireya

11 months ago

I think external rotation would also be a good option to test the function of scapulohumeral rhythm.

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Lawana

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe internal rotation would be a better choice to test scapulohumeral rhythm.

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Dalene

11 months ago

I think the first action would be to ask the client to try abduction.

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Paris

12 months ago

Yeah, internal rotation would definitely help assess the scapulohumeral rhythm.

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Phung

12 months ago

I think internal rotation would also be an important test to do.

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Ria

12 months ago

Abduction sounds like a good starting point.

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Paris

12 months ago

I would suggest trying abduction first.

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