Joint Open Pack/Resting Positions

Question 1

Vertebral column

Answer 1

midway between flexion/extension

Question 2

TMJ

Answer 2

jaw slightly open (freeway space)

Question 3

SC Joint

Answer 3

arm resting by side

Question 4

AC Joint

Answer 4

Arm resting by side

Question 5

GH Joint

Answer 5

40-55 deg abd; 30 deg horizontal adduction (scapular plane)

Question 6

Humeroulnar

Answer 6

70 deg flexion, 10 deg supination

Question 7

Humeroradial

Answer 7

Full extension and supination

Question 8

Proximal radioulnar

Answer 8

70 deg of flexion and 35 deg of supination

Question 9

Distal radioulnar

Answer 9

10 deg supination

Question 10

Radio/ulnocarpal

Answer 10

Neutral with slight ulnar deviation

Question 11

Midcarpal

Answer 11

neutral or slight flexion with ulnar deviation

Question 12

Carpometocarpal (thumb; digits 2-5)

Answer 12

midway between abduction/adduction and midway between flexion/extension for thumb

for fingers midway between flexion/extension

Question 13

MCP and IP

Answer 13

Slight flexion

Question 14

Hip

Answer 14

30 deg flexion; 30 deg abduction; and slight lateral rotation

Question 15

Knee

Answer 15

25 deg flexion

Question 16

Talocrural

Answer 16

mid inversion/eversion and 10 deg PF

Question 17

Subtalar AND midtarsal

Answer 17

midway between extemes of ROM

Question 18

Tarsometarsal

Answer 18

Midway between supination and pronation

Question 19

MTP

Answer 19

netural (extension 10 deg)

Question 20

Toe IP’s

Answer 20

Slight flexion