UE Pattern

Question 1

D1 extension

Answer 1

Proximal hand: triceps

Distal hand: (light) lumbrical grip on dorsal aspect of hand

Question 2

D2 flexion

Answer 2

Proximal hand: palm in contact w/ biceps

Distal hand: lumbrical grip on dorsal aspect of hand; fingers in contact w/ radial side and thumb on ulnar side of wrist

Question 3

D2 extension

Answer 3

Proximal hand: palm on M aspect of humerus

Distal hand: in contact w/ Pt.’s palm; fingers spilled around Pt.’s thumb

Question 4

D1 flexion

Answer 4

Proximal: just prox to M epicondyle
Distal: palm-to-palm