Supinator muscle strength test

The supinator muscle strength test is a method to check whether the muscle is paralyzed and the degree of paralysis. The main function of the supinator muscle is to make the forearm supinate. When this muscle is paralyzed, neither lateral wrist extension nor wrist abduction can be performed, manifested by sagging wrist and adduction of the wrist.

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