Asked by Janae Hernandez on May 14, 2024

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When performing a musculoskeletal assessment, what is the correct approach?

A) Proximal to distal
B) Distal to proximal
C) Posterior to anterior
D) Anterior to posterior

Musculoskeletal Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of the musculoskeletal system to identify injuries, diseases, or abnormalities affecting muscles, bones, and joints.

Proximal

Closer to the center of the body or the point of origin.

Distal

Positioned farthest from the point of origin or attachment, often used to describe locations on the body.

  • Precisely execute and analyze outcomes from physical inspections for evaluating musculoskeletal health.
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Mustafa ChattarMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The musculoskeletal assessment should be performed in an orderly approach, head to toe, proximal to distal, from the midline outward. The other options are not correct.