The Elbow

10* Resisted Flexion of the Wrist

Execution

1. The examiner stands next to the patient.
2. The patients arm is elevated and the elbow is held fully
   extended. The arm is held palm downwards (pronation).
3. The examiner passes his contralateral arm under the
   patient's arm and grasp the forearm just proximally to the
   wrist in order to fix the upper limb.
4. He brings the hand of the other arm in the palm of the
   patient's hand to resist the patient's attempt to flex the wrist

Remarks:

• Make sure the elbow is held in complete extension.
• The wrist should be in a neutral position (neither in flexion nor in extension).

Structures tested

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