Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Department of Physical Therapy - University of Scranton

GONIOMETRY WEB SITE

METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT EXTENSION

|| Intro. || || Upper Ext. || || Lower Ext. || || Spine || || TMJ ||

MCP Extension Photo

Test Position Subject sitting with forearm resting on table Wrist and interphalangeal joints relaxed Forearm neutral Stabilize metacarpal to prevent motion	Normal Range 22^o (index), 18^o (long), 23^o (ring), 19^o (little) (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - active motion) 20^o (American Medical Association)
Goniometer Alignment dorsal metacarpophalangeal joint Stationary arm – aligned with metacarpal Moving arm – aligned with proximal phalange	Normal End Feel capsular

|| Intro. || || Upper Ext. || || Lower Ext. || || Spine || || TMJ ||

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