The Shoulder

Resisted flexion of the shoulder

This movement tests the coracobrachial and the biceps muscles.

Execution

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

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