The Shoulder

Resisted extension of the shoulder

This movement tests the latissimus dorsi muscle and the teres major and minor muscles

Execution:

The patient tries to move the arm backwards with the arm hanging down and the examiner applying counter pressure at the elbow and the anterior part of the shoulder.

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