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TEST MAINS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anterior drawer test
1, record 1, English, anterior%20drawer%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anterior drawer test is performed with the knee flexed at 90°. The examiner sits on the patient's foot and grasps behind the proximal tibia with the thumbs palpating the tibial plateau and index fingers palpating the tendons of the hamstring muscle group medially and laterally. The anterior tibial force is then applied by the examiner. ... a positive test for a torn ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] is indicated by greater anterior tibial displacement on the affected side when compared to the unaffected side. 2, record 1, English, - anterior%20drawer%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test du tiroir antérieur
1, record 1, French, test%20du%20tiroir%20ant%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- manœuvre du tiroir antérieur 2, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20tiroir%20ant%C3%A9rieur
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Test du tiroir antérieur [...] Cette manœuvre s’exécute en décubitus dorsal avec une flexion de la hanche et du genou de 45° et 90° respectivement. L'examinateur doit s’asseoir sur le pied du patient et empoigner le tibia proximal de ses mains en positionnant ses pouces sur les interlignes articulaires antérieurs pour être en mesure d’apprécier correctement le glissement du tibia sur les condyles fémoraux. [...] L'examinateur exerce ensuite une traction antérieure [...] à la recherche d’une mobilité accrue par rapport au côté sain, d’un arrêt mou ou d’une douleur. 3, record 1, French, - test%20du%20tiroir%20ant%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba del cajón anterior
1, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20del%20caj%C3%B3n%20anterior
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head compression test
1, record 2, English, head%20compression%20test
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- neck compression test 2, record 2, English, neck%20compression%20test
correct, see observation
- foramen compression test 2, record 2, English, foramen%20compression%20test
correct
- compression test 2, record 2, English, compression%20test
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test designed to reproduce pain originating in the cervical spine. With the patient sitting, the examiner places one hand across the other on the top of the patient's head with gradually increased downward pressure. If radicular pain or paresthesias with referral to the upper limb occur with the head compression test, it strongly suggests nerve root irritation. On the other hand, if the pain remains in the neck, soft tissues or joints appear as the pain-sensitive structures involved. 2, record 2, English, - head%20compression%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the term "head compression test" is widely used, the term "neck compression test" is more appropriate. 3, record 2, English, - head%20compression%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre de compression cervicale
1, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20compression%20cervicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le test de pression axiale consiste à appuyer des deux mains sur l'occiput d’un patient assis. Il peut exacerber temporairement un symptôme d’origine cervicale [...] 2, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20compression%20cervicale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manœuvre de compression cervicale : terme proposé par le comité de sémiologie de l’appareil locomoteur. 3, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20compression%20cervicale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de la compresión cervical
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n%20cervical
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- compresión cervical axial 1, record 2, Spanish, compresi%C3%B3n%20cervical%20axial
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Slocum's test
1, record 3, English, Slocum%27s%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Slocum test 2, record 3, English, Slocum%20test
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test of rupture of the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments of the knee. The knee can be subluxed anteriorly with external rotaion of the tibia, but the knee cannot be subluxed anteriorly with forced internal rotation of the tibia. 3, record 3, English, - Slocum%27s%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Slocum's test, the patient is positioned laterally with the healthy side down. The leg with the injured knee rests only on the medial side of the foot; the knee is unsupported. The examiner grasps the distal femur with one hand and the proximal tibia with the other and slowly flexes the knee. Again, a subluxation sign can be observed at about 30° flexion if anterior cruciate insufficiency is present. 4, record 3, English, - Slocum%27s%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- test de Slocum
1, record 3, French, test%20de%20Slocum
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- manœuvre de Slocum 2, record 3, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Slocum
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Test de Slocum [...] : au départ, le genou est en extension, pied reposant sur la table. Les 2 mains de l'examinateur sont situées de part et d’autre de l'interligne et exercent une poussée valgisante vers la flexion. Au cours de ce mouvement de flexion, on peut percevoir un ressaut signant l'atteinte du LCAE. À partir d’une position de flexion, l'examinateur peut induire le mouvement de retour avec perception de ce ressaut au cours de l'extension du genou. 1, record 3, French, - test%20de%20Slocum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de Slocum
1, record 3, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Slocum
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adductor pollicis test
1, record 4, English, adductor%20pollicis%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the adductor pollicis test, the patient grasps the opposite sides of a newspaper or small magazine with his thumbs and index fingers. In ulnar paralysis, the thumb cannot exert enough pressure in adduction, so it flexes involuntarily from action of the flexor pollicis longus. 2, record 4, English, - adductor%20pollicis%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test du journal de Froment
1, record 4, French, test%20du%20journal%20de%20Froment
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test du journal de Froment traduit la paralysie de l'adducteur du pouce. Le malade est prié de saisir avec ses deux mains un journal. Du côté sain, le pouce étendu maintient sans difficulté le journal. Du côté atteint, le sujet compense la faiblesse de l'adducteur en fléchissant le pouce. 2, record 4, French, - test%20du%20journal%20de%20Froment
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hand test
1, record 5, English, hand%20test
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A projective technique in which children six years of age and over are shown a series of nine drawings of hands in various ambiguous poses and are asked what the hand is doing. The last card is blank and requires the child to imagine a hand and describe what it is doing. The scoring ... provides measures of affection, dependence, tension and aggression. 1, record 5, English, - hand%20test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- test des mains
1, record 5, French, test%20des%20mains
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-10-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Tests
1, record 6, English, Minnesota%20Rate%20of%20Manipulation%20Tests
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Test 2, record 6, English, Minnesota%20Rate%20of%20Manipulation%20Test
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... Five test battery measuring: Placing, Turning, Displacing, One Hand Turning and Placing, and Two Hand Turning and Placing .... All tests are timed and repeated for four complete trials. 1, record 6, English, - Minnesota%20Rate%20of%20Manipulation%20Tests
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Test
1, record 6, French, Minnesota%20Rate%20of%20Manipulation%20Test
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) test [qui] mesure l'aptitude aux travaux de manipulation. Il est composé d’une planche trouée remplie de disques de bois. Les exercices consistent à placer ces disques dans les trous de la planche à l'aide d’une seule main. A les retourner à l'aide des deux mains et à les déplacer à l'aide d’une seule main. 1, record 6, French, - Minnesota%20Rate%20of%20Manipulation%20Test
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Purdue Pegboard
1, record 7, English, Purdue%20Pegboard
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Purdue Pegboard Test 2, record 7, English, Purdue%20Pegboard%20Test
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... [A] widely used manual dexterity test, which ... utilizes no tools is the Purdue Pegboard. This test is said to provide a measure of two types of activity, one requiring gross movements of hands, fingers, and arms, and the other involving tip-of-the-finger dexterity needed in small assembly work. First, pins are inserted individually in small holes with the right hand, left hand, and both hands together in successive trials. In another part of the test, pins, collars, and washers are assembled in each hole. 1, record 7, English, - Purdue%20Pegboard
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Purdue Pegboard
1, record 7, French, Purdue%20Pegboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Purdue Pegboard Test 2, record 7, French, Purdue%20Pegboard%20Test
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Purdue Pegboard Test mesure deux types d’activité manuelle : celle qui exige d’amples mouvements des mains, des doigts et des bras et celle qui exige une dextérité du bout des doigts dans des tâches d’assemblage délicat. L'épreuve comporte plusieurs tâches : insérer des chevilles une par une dans des trous, avec la main gauche, la main droite, les deux mains(...) 1, record 7, French, - Purdue%20Pegboard
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La planche à chevilles [a été] mise au point par la Purdue Research Foundation. 2, record 7, French, - Purdue%20Pegboard
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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