The Elbow

2* Passive Extension

Execution

1. The examiner stands next to the patient.
2. One hand takes hold of the distal part of the patient's forearm.
3. The other hand takes hold of the patient's upper arm at
   the level of the olecranon
4. Both hands move in opposite directions so as to extend the elbow maximally.

Normal range of movement: The forearm comes to lay in line with the upper arm.

Endfeel: hard and bony

Structures that stop the movement:

• bony contact between the olecranon and the posterior aspect of the humerus.
• tightening of the anterior capsule of the joint

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