Grading of Muscle Strength (1-5): 5 - The muscle can move the joint it crosses through a full range of motion, against gravity, and against full resistance applied by the examiner. 4 - The muscle can move the joint it crosses through a full range of motion against moderate resistance. 3 - The muscle can move the joint it crosses through a full range of motion against gravity but without any resistance. 2 - The muscle can move the joint it crosses through a full range of motion only if the part is properly positioned so that the force of gravity is eliminated. 1 - Muscle contraction is seen or identified with palpation, but it is insufficient to produce joint motion even with elimination of gravity. 0 - No muscle contraction is seen or identified with palpation; paralysis. #Grading #Muscle #Strength #Grades #Diagnosis #Neurology
