NSE 13A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Temporomandibular Joint, Foreskin, Palpation
6 Sep 2018
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Test the strength of the prime mover muscle groups for each joint. Instruct the patient to repeat the motions you tested for active rom. Ask the patient to flex the muscle and hold as you apply opposing force. Muscle strength should be equal bilaterally and should fully resist your opposing force. Muscle status and joint status are interdependent and should be interpreted together. Use system of grading from no voluntary movement to full strength . Full rom with gravity eliminated (passive motion) 25. Temporomandibular joint (tmj): joint btwn. the mandible and the temporal bone. Found in the depression anterior to the tragus of ear. Hinge action: opening and closing the jaws. Gliding action: side-to-side movement of the lower jaw. With patient seated, inspect the area just anterior to the ear. Normal: no swelling (swelling appears as round bulge over joint)
