The elbow flexion test is a little known, inadequately standardized, and poorly understood clinical test for the cubital tunnel syndrome. To evaluate and define this test, 13 patients with ...
Examination revealed mild weakness in the ulnar intrinsics, two-point discrimination of 6 mm in the ulnar 1 1/2 digits, and a positive elbow flexion test. Nerve compression testing reproduced the ...
Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. Extension – straightening a joint. This occurs when the ...