Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX USA) Practice

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the COMLEX-USA with quizzes featuring flashcards and multiple-choice questions, each with hints and explanations. Gear up for your osteopathic medicine exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which test assesses the biceps tendon in the shoulder?

Speed's test
Yergeson's test
Both Speed's and Yergeson's test
Hawkin's test

The correct answer is: Both Speed's and Yergeson's test

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.