To increase a patient's wrist extension range of motion by using an accessory motion gliding technique, the therapist would want to perform a(n) ____________________
a. posterior glide of the carpals on the radius
b. anterior glide of the carpals on the radius
c. anterior glide of the radius on the carpals
ANS: B
This concept might be a bit more advanced, but students should understand that an arthrokinematic
gliding motion anteriorly at this joint will support the osteokinematic motion of wrist extension.
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