When Assessing Motor Function, You Should _________

question 20

Multiple Choice

When assessing motor function, you should _________.

• A) perform all tests unilaterally
• B) look for resistances to be equal
• C) assess grip strength only on the affected side
• D) question the athlete about numbness and tingling in the digits

---

Definitions:

Medulla

A part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism in organisms that regulates biological rhythms and cycles, such as sleep-wake cycles, often in response to environmental cues.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate essential bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and sleep.

Thalamus

The thalamus is a structure within the brain that serves as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the senses to the appropriate areas of the brain.