Biomechanics of accessory movements (all)

Question 1

Improve shoulder flexion

Answer 1

AP movement on humerus

Question 2

Improve shoulder extension

Answer 2

PA movement on humerus

Question 3

Improve shoulder abduction

Answer 3

Longitudinal caudad on humerus

Lateral glide on humerus

Question 4

Improve elbow flexion

Answer 4

Humeroulnar joint - longitudinal caudad glide of ulna

Humeroradial joint - AP movement of radius

Question 5

Improve elbow extension

Answer 5

Superior RU joint - AP movement radius (same as humeroradial joint)

Question 6

Improve forearm pronation

Answer 6

AP/PA movements on radius and ulna

Question 7

Improve forearm supination

Answer 7

AP/PA movements on radius and ulna

Question 8

Improve wrist flexion

Answer 8

AP movement on proximal and distal row of carpals

radiocarpal and midcarpal

Question 9

Improve wrist extension

Answer 9

PA movement on proximal and distal row of carpals

radiocarpal and midcarpal

Question 10

Improve wrist ulnar deviation

Answer 10

Lateral transverse glide on proximal row (radiocarpal)

Question 11

Improve wrist radial deviation

Answer 11

Medial transverse glide on proximal row (radiocarpal)