COMLEX USA 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The assessment of the biceps tendon in the shoulder can be effectively performed using both Speed's test and Yergason's test.

Speed's test involves the patient flexing their shoulder against resistance while keeping the elbow extended. This maneuver places tension on the biceps tendon, allowing the examiner to evaluate for pain or weakness, which may indicate biceps tendon pathology.

Yergason's test assesses the stability of the biceps tendon within the bicipital groove. The patient’s elbow is flexed, and the examiner resists active supination of the forearm. Pain or a palpable click during this test suggests biceps tendon instability or inflammation.

Since both tests are designed to elicit symptoms related to the biceps tendon, the correct answer reflects the necessity of both tests in providing a comprehensive evaluation of biceps tendon pathology in the shoulder.