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Mediclip Manual Medicine
 2: The Lower Body, including the Back

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  MM201001 Articular facets Articular facets of the thoracic vertebrae associated with the ribs consist of an articular facet for the tuberosity of the ribs and two demifacet articulations, one superior and one inferior at the head of the rib. lateral view
MM201002 Back muscles Diagram demonstrating the large extrinsic muscles of the back. posterior view
  MM201003 Back muscles Diagram demonstrating the next layer of extrinsic muscles of the back; the intrinsic muscles are partly revealed. posterior view
  MM201004 Back muscles Diagram demonstrating the superficial group of intrinsic muscles of the back. posterior view
  MM201005 Latissimus dorsi muscle Attachments of the latissimus dorsi m. (red) and its relation to the teres major muscle posterolateral view
  MM201006 Latissimus dorsi muscle Diagram of back showing the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids major and minor, and levator scapulae with their points of origin and insertion. posterior view
  MM201007 Ligament, posterior longitudinal Vertebral section showing the posterior longitudinal ligament.  The spinous processes have been removed. posterior view
  MM201008 Ligaments, spinal Sagittal section showing the different ligaments of the spinal vertebrae including the anterior longitudinal l., posterior longitudinal l.,, ligamentum flavum, interspinous, and supraspinous ligaments. sagittal view
  MM201009 Ligaments, spinal Vertebral section at the level of the pedicles demonstrates the superior dorsal aspect including the ligamentum flavum and anterior longitudinal ligament. sagittal view
  MM201010 Ligaments, spinal Diagram of view from above demonstrating joints and ligaments between ribs and vertebrae. superior view
  MM201011 Ligaments, spinal Diagram demonstrating joints and ligaments between ribs and vertebrae. lateral view
  MM201012 Ligamentum flavum Posterior view of two vertebrae with the ligamentum flavum demonstrated. posterior view
MM201013 Lumbar vertebra Posterior view of a lumbar vertebra. posterior view
MM201014 Lumbar vertebra Anterior view of a lumbar vertebra. anterior view
MM201015 Lumbar vertebra Oblique view of a lumbar vertebra. posterolateral view
  MM201016 Lumbar vertebra Diagram of a lumbar vertebra seen from above (top) and from the side (bottom). lateral & superior view
  MM201017 Lumbar vertebrae Diagram of two lumbar vertebrae in articulation, showing grasping processes and boundaries of the intervertebral foramen. lateral view
  MM201018 Lumbar vertebrae Left lateral view of the lumbar spine, sacrum and coccyx, indicating the intervertebral discs and foramina. lateral view
  MM201019 Paraspinal muscles Attachments of two important paraspinal muscles (red).  Medially: longissimus thoracis.  Laterally: Iliocostalis thoracis and iliocostalis lumborum. posterior view
  MM201020 Primary ramus, posterior Back view of trunk demonstrating the cutaneous branches of the posterior primary ramus. posterior view
  MM201021 Quadratus lumborum muscle Attachments of the quadratus lumborum muscle (red).  The iliolumbar ligament is uncolored. anterior view
  MM201022 Quadratus lumborum muscle Regional anatomy of the right quadratus lumborum muscle (dark red).  Neighboring muscles are light red. posterior view
MM201023 Sacrum Diagram of sacrum and coccyx. posterolateral view
  MM201024 Serratus posterior inferior muscle Attachments of right serratus posterior inferior muscle laterally to the lowest four ribs and medially to the aponeurosis extending from the spinous processes of the T11 to L2 vertebrae. posterior view
  MM201025 Spinal cord Transverse section of the lumbar spine, showing left and right laminae behind spinal cord. superior view
  MM201026 Spinal cord Lumbosacral spine, showing the spinal cord and intervertebral foramina. posterior view
  MM201027 Spinal nerve At the lumbar level, the branches of the post. primary rami of the spinal nerve follow the contours of the facet joints and pass through a fibro-osseous tunnel (Bradley). posterolateral view
MM201028 Sympathetic nervous system Schematic of the organization of the sympathetic nervous system.  
MM201029 Sympathetic nervous system Generalized distribution of the sympathetic nervous system.  
MM201030 Thoracic vertebra View from above of the thoracic vertebra. superior view
MM201031 Thoracic vertebra Lateral view of a thoracic vertebra. lateral view
MM201032 Thoracic vertebra Posterior view of a thoracic vertebra. posterior view
MM201033 Thoracic vertebra Anterior view of a thoracic vertebra. anterior view
  MM201034 Vertebral column Diagram of complete vertebral column showing intervertebral discs between vertebral bodies. lateral view
MM201035 Vertebral column and sacrum Vertebral column and sacrum. posterior view
MM201036 Vertebral column and sacrum Vertebral column and sacrum. anterior view
MM201037 Vertebral column and sacrum Vertebral column and sacrum. lateral view
  MM202001 Quadratus lumborum, shortened Three views of body outline changes due to shortened quadratus lumborum, showing thoracolumbar spine, pelvis and leg bones. anterior, lateral, posterior view
  MM202002 Quadratus lumborum, shortened Back and side views of hip extension in shortened quadratus lumborum, showing lumbar spine, pelvis, and leg bones. posterior, lateral view
  MM202003 Quadratus lumborum, shortened Side and back views of trunk flexion in shortened quadratus lumborum, showing spine, pelvis, and leg bones. lateral, posterior view
  MM203001 Back and hip extension Back and hip extension strength test starts with subject prone in jack knife position over edge of table.  
  MM203002 Back and hip extension Back and hip extension strength test continues with subject raising head, arms, and trunk parallel to floor.  
  MM203003 Back flexion Drawing demonstrates normal upper back flexion, moderate limitation of back flexion, and short hamstrings. lateral view
  MM203004 Back flexion Drawing demonstrates normal upper back flexion, limited lower back flexion and excessive length of hamstrings . lateral view
MM203005 Back flexion, excessive Drawing demonstrates excessive back flexion and short hamstrings. lateral view
  MM203006 Back flexion, excessive Drawing demonstrates excessive upper back flexion and limitation of flexion in back and hamstrings. lateral view
  MM203007 Back flexion, limited Drawing demonstrates slightly limited lower back flexion and excessive length of hamstrings. lateral view
  MM203008 Back flexion, normal Finger tip to toe touching demonstrates normal back flexion and hamstring flexibility. lateral view
MM203009 Disc pressure Disc pressures at different postures for males and females.  
  MM203010 Flexibility, backward bending Drawing demonstrates test for backward bending flexibility of the back. lateral view
  MM203011 Flexibility, backward bending Drawing demonstrates test for backward bending flexibility of the back. lateral view
  MM203012 Flexibility, normal Forward-bending test shows normal for age flexibility. A, 1 to 3 yrs; B, 4 to 7 yrs; C, 8 to 10 yrs; D, 11 to 14 yrs; E, 15 yrs and over. lateral view
  MM203013 Lumbosacral flexion, functional technique Functional technique improving lumbosacral flexion, right side bending, and right rotation.  
  MM203014 Measurement of backward bending Tape measure method of assessing backward bending measures horizontal distance from wall to suprasternal notch.  
MM203015 Measurement of forward bending Flexural measurement of lumbar forward bending.  
MM203016 Measurement of lumbar lordosis Flexirule measurement of maximum lumbar lordosis.  
MM203017 Measurement, finger tip to floor Finger tip to floor measurement of spinal flexion  
  MM203018 Method, tape measure Tape measure method of assessing skin distraction in forward bending. posterior view
MM203019 Method, tape measure Tape measure method of assessing skin distraction in side bending. posterior view
  MM203020 Motion, neutral Diagram of lumbar spine sidebending to left shows neutral (type I) vertebral motion. posterior view
  MM203021 Motion, nonneutral Diagram of lumbar spine in rotation and sidebending to right shows nonneutral (type II) vertebral motion. posterior view
  MM203022 Range of motion Range of motion of flexion and extension of the lumbar and thoracic spine can be calculated by inclinometer measurements. lateral view
  MM203023 Range of motion Range of motion of sidebending of the lumbar and thoracic spine can be calculated by inclinometer measurements. posterior view
  MM203024 Range of motion Objective method of measuring rotation range of motion of thoracolumbar spine. posterior & superior views
  MM203025 Segmental instability Bending knees and tucking pelvis under spine while attempting to regain erect position from forward flexion is characteristic of segmental instability. lateral view
  MM203026 Sexual activities, modified position Woman and man keep knees bent; woman may need pillow under hips.  
  MM203027 Sexual activities, modified position Woman keeps knees forward and avoids swayback and too much weight on arms; man keeps knees and hips bent.  
MM203028 Sexual activities, modified position Woman avoids twisting and keeps hip of lower leg slightly bent.  
MM203029 Squat-to-stand exercise Squat-to-stand exercise for strength and flexibility.  
MM203030 Squat-to-stand exercise Squat-to-stand exercise for strength and flexibility.  
  MM203031 Test, Bowstring sign Pain on sudden firm pressure in the popliteal fossa is pathognomonic of root tension.  
  MM203032 Test, dorsiflexor strength With hips and knees flexed, supine subject holds ankle in full dorsiflexion in resistance to force applied to dorsum of foot.  
  MM203033 Test, femoral nerve stretch pain Pain elicited on stretching the femoral nerve indicates fourth lumbar nerve root compromise.  
  MM203034 Test, forward-bending Forward-bending test shows normal length of back, hamstring, gastrocnemius, and soleus muscles. lateral view
MM203035 Test, Gaenslen's Gaenslen's test for sacroiliac joint lesions.  
MM203036 Test, straight-leg raising Straight leg raising for root tension test of the sciatic nerve.  
  MM204001 Cervical multifidi m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger point (X) in medial posterior cervical muscles.  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone. Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior view
  MM204002 Iliocostalis lumborum m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger point (X) for upper end of right iliocostalis lumborum m.  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone. Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior view
  MM204003 Iliocostalis thoracis m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger point (X) for mid-level of right iliocostalis thoracis m., one of several levels in erector spinae (superficial paraspinal) muscles.  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone.  Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior and anterior view
  MM204004 Iliocostalis thoracis m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger point (X) for caudal portion of right iliocostalis thoracis m., one of several levels in erector spinae (superficial paraspinal) muscles.  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone.  Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior and anterior view
  MM204005 Latissimus dorsi m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger points (Xs) in right latissimus dorsi m.  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone. Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior, anterior, lateral view
  MM204006 Longissimus thoracis m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger points (Xs) for lower thoracic and upper lumbar longissimus thoracis m.  Longissimus fibers often reach upper lumbar region. Solid red shows essential referred pain zone.  Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior view
  MM204007 Rotatores and multifidi m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger points (Xs) in deep paraspinal muscles (multifidi and rotares).  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone. Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior and anterior view
  MM204008 Supraspinatus m., trigger points Referred pain pattern of trigger points (Xs) in right supraspinatus muscle and tendon.  Solid red shows essential referred pain zone. Stippling maps spillover zone. posterior and anterior view
MM205001 Exercise, back curl Back curl in sitting position to increase spinal flexion.  
  MM205002 Exercise, back hunch Back hunch exercise to increase movement in mid back, upper arms, and neck. lateral view
  MM205003 Exercise, back straightener Back straightening exercise done kneeling with head on forearms, which are supported on table. Back sags and lifts; to increase midback movement and improve posture. lateral view
  MM205004 Exercise, backward bending Backward bending of midlumbar spine in prone push up to regain neutral lordosis. lateral view
  MM205005 Exercise, circumduction Circumduction exercise, to relax and stretch neck and shoulder and to stretch lower and midback muscles and joints.  
  MM205006 Exercise, double knee to chest Double knee to chest exercise to increase abdominal strength through pelvic tilt. lateral view
  MM205007 Exercise, extension in standing Extension in standing exercise to increase backward bending in low back and decrease disc pressure. inferior view
MM205008 Exercise, foot touch Foot touch to increase spinal flexion and hamstring length. lateral view
  MM205009 Exercise, forward pelvic tilt Two steps of forward pelvic tilt on all fours to increase low back backward bending. lateral view
MM205010 Exercise, head posture/nodding Exercise to correct forward head posture/nodding. lateral view
  MM205011 Exercise, head tilt and chest tilt Head tilt and chest lift exercise to increase neck and midback mobility and improve posture. lateral view
  MM205012 Exercise, prone anterior pelvic tilt Two steps of prone anterior pelvic tilt to increase mobility in lower lumbar spine and coordinate lumbopelvic motion, showing movement of spine. posterolateral view
  MM205013 Exercise, prone press up Two steps of press up exercise to increase low back backward bending and reduce disc pressure. lateral view
  MM205014 Exercise, rotation Exercise to increase rotation flexibility performed with knees and hips flexed to stretch midback area.  
  MM205015 Exercise, rotation Exercise to increase rotation flexibility performed with knees and hips flexed and feet on floor to make stretch more effective for lower back.  
  MM205016 Exercise, rotation Two rotation exercises using leg crossover for more advanced stretch.  
  MM205017 Exercise, rotation stretch Two steps showing rotation stretch to increase mobility in upper and mid back and to promote movement in chest and arms.  
  MM205018 Exercise, side bending Trunk side bending in stretching exercise to increase extensibility in lateral trunk muscles and help restore lumbopelvic motion. anterior view
  MM205019 Exercise, thoracic spine extension Thoracic spine extension on all fours to increase backward bending in upper back. lateral view
  MM205020 Exercise, trunk rotation Two steps of trunk rotation exercise to increase spinal rotation range of motion and stretch muscles on side of hip.  
  MM205021 Exercise, upper back Exercises to increase back and shoulder girdle flexibility and strengthen back, shoulder and hip extensor muscles. lateral view
MM205022 Exercises, backward bending Three steps in backward bending exercise. lateral view
  MM205023 Exercises, forward bending Two knee to chest bending exercises to increase forward bending flexibility. lateral view
MM205024 Manipulation technique 3, thoracic spine Epigastric technique for manipulation of thoracic spine. lateral view
MM205025 Manipulation technique 4, thoracic spine Supine technique 4 for manipulation of thoracic spine.  
  MM205026 Manipulation technique 5, thoracolumbar junction Astride technique 5 for rotational manipulation of thoracolumbar junction.  
  MM205027 Manipulation technique 6, lumbar spine Lateral decubitus technique 6 in flexion manipulation technique.  Examiner blocks patient's shoulder while applying manipulative thrust.  
  MM205028 Manipulation technique 7, lumbar spine Lateral decubitus technique 7 in extension. Examiner blocks patient's shoulder while applying manipulative thrust.  
MM205029 Manipulation technique IV, thoracic spine Single knee manipulation of thoracic spine. lateral view
MM205030 Manipulation technique V, false ribs Manipulation for false ribs.  
MM205031 Manipulation technique VI Double knee manipulation of lower thoracic and lumbar spine. lateral view
MM205032 Manipulation technique VII Belt technique for manipulation of lower thoracic and lumbar spine.  
  MM205033 Manipulation, connective tissue massage Back view demonstrating basic short paraspinal stroke in connective tissue massage posterior view
MM205034 Manipulation, contact Contact manipulation at T6/7 to restore extension range of motion.  
MM205035 Manipulation, direct muscle energy Application of direct muscle energy to improve right rotation of T7/8. posterior view
  MM205036 Manipulation, indirect Indirect manipulation involving inferior glide of the left superior process of L5 on L4 to restore superior glide. lateral view
  MM205037 Manipulation, kneading Medial to lateral perpendicular kneading of left erector spinae musculature. lateral view
  MM205038 Manipulation, midlumbar facet joint View of manipulation on the left side, with patient's spine forward bent and rotated to level manipulated.  
  MM205039 Manipulation, midlumbar facet joint Manipulation of midlumbar facet joint with view of joint with all soft tissue removed.  
  MM205040 Manipulation, rolfing Rolfing pressure along the spine of the scapula to realign shoulder girdle.  
MM205041 Manipulation, thrust L2/L3 left rotation thrust manipulation.  
  MM206001 Adductor magnus muscle Attachments of the right adductor magnus m. (red) showing the distinctions among its three parts. posterior view
  MM206002 Adductor muscle group Attachments of the right adductor muscle group.  The pectineus muscle is cut and largly removed (light red).  The adductor longus is also light red.  The adductor brevis is medium red and the adductor magnus is dark red anterior view
  MM206003 Adductor muscle group Attachments of the right adductor longus (light red), adductor brevis (medium red), and adductor magnus (dark red) muscles medial view
  MM206004 Adductor muscles, deep Attachments of the right deep adductor muscles.  The pectineus muscle and adductor longus have been  cut (light red).    The adductor brevis is medium red and the adductor magnus is dark red anterior view
  MM206005 Gluteus maximus and hamstrings Diagrammatic drawing of the gluteus maximus muscle and the hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus posterior view
MM206006 Gluteus maximus muscle Attachments of the right gluteus maximus muscle (red). posterolateral view
  MM206007 Gluteus medius muscle Attachments of the right gluteus medius muscle (red).  The gluteus maximus muscle has been cut and removed; its distal end is reflected. posterolateral view
  MM206008 Gluteus medius muscle Diagram showing the gluteus medius with its origin in the pelvis and insertion in the greater trochanter. lateral view
  MM206009 Gluteus minimus muscle Attachments of the right gluteus minimus muscle (red).  To large extent, the gluteus maximus muscle and gluteus medius muscle have been removed. posterolateral view
  MM206010 Gluteus minimus muscle Diagram showing the gluteus minimus with its origin in the pelvis and insertion in the greater trochanter. lateral view
MM206011 Hip adductor muscles Diagram of the adductor muscles of the hip joint. anterior view
  MM206012 Hip deltoid Diagram showing the muscles that comprise the deltoid of the hip joint. lateral view
  MM206013 Hip flexor muscles Diagram of pelvis showing the muscles that help flex the hip joint with points of origin and insertion. anterior view
MM206014 Hip joint capsule Anterior view of hip joint capsule showing ligamentous components. anterior view
MM206015 Hip joint capsule Posterior view of hip joint capsule showing ligamentous components. posterior view
  MM206016 Hip lateral rotators Diagram of hip joint showing the lateral rotator muscles with their points of origin and insertion. oblique, superior inset view
  MM206017 Hip rotators Diagram of the short external rotators on the posterior aspect of the hip joint. posterior view
  MM206018 Pectineus muscle Attachments of the right pectineus muscle (red) viewed from in front and slightly from the medial side. anteromedial view
  MM206019 Pelvic floor muscles Pelvic floor muscles as seen from below in the supine female subject.  The muscles of the pelvic diaphragm are dark red and the associated pelvic muscles are light red pelvic view
  MM206020 Pelvic floor muscles Pelvic floor muscles palpable on the right side of the pelvis by intrapelvic examination.  The levator ani m. is dark red.  The coccygeus m. is medium red and the obturator internus m. is light red. lateroinferior view
  MM206021 Piriformis muscle Right piriformis muscle (red), seen from inside the pelvis and showing the attachment of the muscle on the inside of the sacrum.  The fourth sacral foramen is not shown. midsagittal view
  MM206022 Piriformis muscle Right piriformis muscle (red), shown exiting the pelvis through the relatively large sciatic foramen. posterior view
  MM206023 Piriformis muscle Priformis muscle, regional anatomy:  Posterior view of anatomic relations of the right piriformis muscle (dark red) to neighboring muscles (light red).  The gluteus maximus and medius muscles have been removed posterolateral view
  MM206024 Piriformis muscle, internal palpation Internal palpation of the left priformis muscle, (dark red within the pelvis and light red outside the pelvis), via the rectum. superior view
  MM206025 Psoas major, psoas minor and ilacus muscle Attachments of the psoas major, psoas minor and iliacus muscles (red). anterior view
  MM206026 Psoas muscles Diagram of lower trunk and thigh showing the iliacus and psoas major muscles with their points of origin and insertion. ventral view
  MM206027 Sacrum The sacrum is suspended between the iliac bones and supports the lumbar spine. posterior view
  MM206028 Sartorius muscle Attachments of the right sartorius muscle (red) viewed from in front and somewhat from the medial side.  Fascia has been cut to expose this muscle. anterior view
  MM206029 Tensor fasciae latae muscle Attachments of the right tensor fasciae latae muscle (red, fascia cut) shown from crest of the ilium to lateral tubercle of the tibia. lateral view
  MM207001 Gluteus maximus, weakness Three views of body outline changes due to weakness of gluteus maximus. anterior, lateral, posterior views
  MM207002 Hip, dislocation Diagrammatic drawing of anterior (left) and posterior (right) dislocations of the hip. anterior, posterior view
  MM207003 Leg length discrepancy Diagram of lumbosacral spine and hip showing bending and torsional loads to lumbar motion segments associated with significant leg length discrepancy. anterior view
MM207004 Leg length discrepancy Diagram of varus hip angle of the longer lower extremity. anterior view
  MM207005 Piriformis, shortened Three views of body outline changes due to shortened piriformis. anterior, lateral, posterior view
MM207006 Piriformis, shortened Two views of hip flexion in patient with shortened piriformis. anterior, lateral
MM207007 Pubic symphysis, translation Superior translation at pubic symphysis with unilateral standing. anterior view
  MM207008 Tensor fasciae latae, shortened Three views of body outline changes due to shortened tensor fasciae latae. anterior, lateral, posterior view
  MM207009 Tensor fasciae latae, shortened Two views of hip flexion in a patient with shortened tensor fasciae latae. lateral, posterior view
MM207010 Trunk, lateral shift Back view of lateral trunk shift showing spine and pelvis. posterior view
MM208001 Adductor muscle strength test Test for adductor muscle strength.  
  MM208002 Bipedal locomotion In this model of bipedal locomotion, the double fork (pelvis) articulating with spheres (hip joints) carries a block (body's center of mass) whose pathway is through a series of intersecting arcs.  
  MM208003 Gluteus maximus palpation Palpating the gluteus maximus as the patient extends the hip in a gravity eliminating position. posterior view
MM208004 Hamstring flexibility Drawing showing gradations of hamstring muscle flexibility. lateral view
MM208005 Hamstring length test Straight-leg raising test shows normal length of hamstrings. lateral view
MM208006 Hamstring length test Straight-leg raising test shows excessive length of hamstrings. lateral view
MM208007 Hamstring length test Straight-leg raising test shows shortness of hamstrings. lateral view
  MM208008 Hip abduction Resisting hip abduction while simultaneously stabilizing the hip for the purpose of testing strength. anterior view
  MM208009 Hip abduction Supporting the leg through hip abduction in the gravity eliminated position.  
  MM208010 Hip abduction Resisting hip abduction in a side-lying eliminated position for the purpose of testing strength.  
  MM208011 Hip abduction Resisting hip abduction while simultaneously stabilizing the hip in an anti-gravity position for the purpose of testing strength. anterior view
  MM208012 Hip abduction Supporting the leg through hip abduction in the gravity eliminated position.  
MM208013 Hip abduction Measurement of hip abduction with the patient in the supine position.  
  MM208014 Hip abductors,stabilization Schematic showing action of hip abductor muscles in stabilizing of pelvis when both legs (A) or one leg (B) is on the ground. anterior view
  MM208015 Hip adduction Resisting hip abduction in the anti-gravity position for the purpose of testing strength. anterior view
  MM208016 Hip adduction Resisting hip adduction in an anti-gravity position while simultaneously supporting contralateral leg for the purpose of testing strength. anterior view
MM208017 Hip adduction Measurement of hip adduction in a gravity eliminating supine position.  
  MM208018 Hip adduction Resisting hip abduction in the anti-gravity position for the purpose of testing strength. anterior
  MM208019 Hip extension Resisting hip extension while simultaneously stabilizing the hip in an anti-gravity position for the purpose of testing strength. lateral view
MM208020 Hip extension Measurement of hip extension with the patient lying prone. lateral view
  MM208021 Hip external rotation Measurement of hip external rotation with the patient in a sitting position. anterolateral view
  MM208022 Hip external rotation Measurement of hip external rotation with the patient in a sitting position. anterolateral view
  MM208023 Hip external rotation Resisting hip external rotation for the purpose of testing strength.  The patient is in sitting position. anterior view
  MM208024 Hip external rotation The patient externally rotates the hip in a gravity eliminating position while simultaneously the examiner supports the leg and palpates the external rotators. ventral view
  MM208025 Hip flexion Resisting hip flexion and simultaneously stabilizing the ipsilateral hip while the patient sits with the knee flexed to 90 degrees for the purpose of testing strength. anterior view
  MM208026 Hip flexion Supporting the leg in a gravity eliminating position as the patient attempts to flex the hip. anterior view
MM208027 Hip flexion Measurement of hip flexion with the patient in a supine position. lateral view
  MM208028 Hip flexion, Thomas contracture test In Thomas test, flexion contracture of hip will result in flexion of opposite knee. lateral view
  MM208029 Hip flexor length test With low back and sacrum flat on table, posterior thigh touches table and knee flexes 80 degrees, indicating normal length of hip and thigh muscles. lateral view
  MM208030 Hip flexor length test With low back and sacrum flat on table, posterior thigh doesn't touch table and knee extends, indicating shortness of one- and two-joint muscles. lateral view
MM208031 Hip internal rotation strength testing Resisting hip internal rotation for the purpose of strength testing. anterior view
MM208032 Hip joint extension Drawing showing three variations in hip joint extension. lateral view
MM208033 Hip joint flexion Drawing showing three variations in hip joint flexion. lateral view
MM208034 Hip joint flexion flexibility Drawing showing gradations in hip joint flexion flexibility. lateral view