FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 3 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

Question #: 30
Topic #: 3

Which of the following actions would you initially direct to your client to take in order to test the structure and function of scapulohumeral rhythm?

AAdduction

BAbduction

CInternal rotation

DExternal rotation

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: B

Scapulohumeral rhythm exposes the function of the glenohumeral joint by testing at which degree the scapula activates during an initial abduction of the arm. At 45 degrees, the scapula should engage until the end range motion of abduction.

by Devorah at Sep 09, 2024, 03:16 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium MBLEx Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Lorean

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is D) External rotation. Bet they're just trying to rotate our minds with these options!

upvoted 0 times

Noble

19 days ago

Yeah, I agree with you. It's definitely not D) External rotation.

upvoted 0 times

...

Micheal

20 days ago

I would go with B) Abduction.

upvoted 0 times

...

Tesha

23 days ago

I think it's C) Internal rotation.

upvoted 0 times

...

Francene

1 months ago

D) External rotation

upvoted 0 times

...

Wenona

1 months ago

User 3: I agree with Cassi, it has to be C) Internal rotation.

upvoted 0 times

...

Cassi

1 months ago

No way, I'm pretty sure it's B) Abduction.

upvoted 0 times

...

Allene

1 months ago

C) Internal rotation

upvoted 0 times

...

Luis

1 months ago

I think the answer is C) Internal rotation.

upvoted 0 times

...

Elsa

1 months ago

B) Abduction

upvoted 0 times

...

Jolanda

2 months ago

A) Adduction

upvoted 0 times

...

Jennifer

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Adduction could also be a valid option to test the structure and function.

upvoted 0 times

...

Avery

2 months ago

This is a real shoulder-scratcher, but I think I'll have to go with B) Abduction. Shake that scapula, baby!

upvoted 0 times

Billi

1 months ago

User 4: Abduction it is then, let's see how it goes.

upvoted 0 times

...

Reita

1 months ago

I agree, let's test that scapulohumeral rhythm.

upvoted 0 times

...

Ivory

2 months ago

Yeah, that sounds like a good starting point.

upvoted 0 times

...

Enola

2 months ago

I think B) Abduction is the way to go.

upvoted 0 times

...

Long

2 months ago

I'm going with C) Internal rotation. Gotta cover all the bases, you know?

upvoted 0 times

Lucy

2 months ago

I agree with the original choice of C) Internal rotation. It's important to cover all the bases.

upvoted 0 times

...

Fabiola

2 months ago

I think A) Adduction would be a good starting point.

upvoted 0 times

...

Ricarda

2 months ago

I would go with D) External rotation first.

upvoted 0 times

...

Carolann

3 months ago

I would go with C) Internal rotation because it helps test the scapulohumeral rhythm.

upvoted 0 times

...

Bok

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) External rotation.

upvoted 0 times

...

Bok

3 months ago

External rotation, definitely. Can't forget the all-important D) External rotation here.

upvoted 0 times

Loreta

2 months ago

Yes, D) External rotation is a good starting point for assessing scapulohumeral rhythm.

upvoted 0 times

...

Colette

2 months ago

It's important to ensure the structure and function are properly tested.

upvoted 0 times

...

Mira

2 months ago

I agree, D) External rotation is a key action to direct the client to take.

upvoted 0 times

...

Elliot

2 months ago

External rotation is crucial for testing scapulohumeral rhythm.

upvoted 0 times

...

Kris

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Abduction.

upvoted 0 times

...

Terry

3 months ago

Hmm, I'd say B) Abduction to really test that scapulohumeral rhythm. Gotta get that shoulder working!

upvoted 0 times

Jesus

2 months ago

Yeah, I think starting with Abduction would be a good way to assess the shoulder movement.

upvoted 0 times

...

Eric

3 months ago

I agree, B) Abduction is a good choice to test the scapulohumeral rhythm.

upvoted 0 times

...