Grades for quantitative assessment of muscle power
Grade(1):-Visible or palpable flicker of contraction but no movement of joint or limb.
Grade(2):-contraction of the muscle only when the effect of gravity is eliminated.
Grade(3):-Normal movement against gravity but not against additional resistance.
Grade(4):-Normal movement against gravity and additional resistance but not in full range.
Grade(5):-Intact(Normal) muscle power.
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