Muscle Grades

2

3

0

4

3+

2+

5

1

2-

3-

Part moves through complete ROM against gravity and slight resistance.

No muscle contraction can be seen or felt.

Part moves through complete ROM against gravity.

Part moves through complete ROM against gravity and maximal resistance.

Part moves through less that 50% of available ROM against gravity or through complete ROM with gravity minimized against slight resistance.

Part moves through complete ROM with gravity minimized.

Part moves through more that 50% of available ROM against gravity.

Part moves through complete ROM against gravity and moderate resistance.

Part moves through incomplete ROM with gravity minimized.

Contraction can be observed or felt, but there is no motion.