The range of joint motion is measured by a(n)
a. joint motion rating scale.
b. examination of range of motion after stretching exercises.
c. x-ray.
d. goniometer.
D
If any limitations or increase in range of motion occurs, a goniometer is used to measure the angles precisely. A goniometer is a protractor-type instrument with two movable arms to measure the angle of a skeletal joint during range of motion. It is used as follows: first, extend the joint to neutral or 0 degrees; center the 0 point of the goniometer on the joint; keep the fixed arm of the goniometer on the 0 line and use the movable arm to measure; and then flex the joint and measure through the goniometer to determine the angle of greatest flexion.
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