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FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 1 Question 57 Discussion

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?
B) Abduction
A) Adduction
C) Internal rotation
D) External rotation

FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 1 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam
Question #: 57
Topic #: 1
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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?

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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 Bette at Apr 04, 2026, 05:22 PM

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Noah
5 hours ago
I think B) Abduction is the best choice. It really tests the rhythm.
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Kirk
5 days ago
External rotation? That’s an interesting choice, but I’m not sure it fits here.
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Colette
11 days ago
I thought adduction would be more useful for this.
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Katina
16 days ago
Wait, why not just check internal rotation first? Seems more relevant.
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Bettina
2 months ago
Totally agree, abduction is the way to test it!
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Hubert
2 months ago
I’d go with B) Abduction. It’s key for scapulohumeral rhythm.
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Haydee
3 months ago
I feel a bit confused; I thought all these movements could relate to scapulohumeral rhythm, but I guess abduction is the most relevant?
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Carma
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think it was about testing shoulder movements. Abduction seems like the most logical choice to me.
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Jennie
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about how internal and external rotation might not really test the rhythm as effectively as abduction or adduction.
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Tandra
4 months ago
I think it might be abduction since it involves the movement of the arm away from the body, which could help assess scapulohumeral rhythm.
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