This handbook would certainly expand so many patients present with a complaint of weakness that every primary care physician also must be well versed in this activity many physicians however leave medical school without testing more than several muscle groups. This manual gives you the quick reference you need to understand and apply the basics of muscle testing quickly and conveniently each two page spread contains all you need to know to perform manual muscle testing youll find an illustration of the muscle accompanied by a concise overview of how to perform the test the muscles origin and insertion points its root cord and nerve . Each two page spread contains all you need to know to perform manual muscle testing youll find an illustration of the muscle accompanied by a concise overview of how to perform the test the muscles origin and insertion points its root cord and nerve innervation its primary function actions its synergies and antagonists. Handbook of manual muscle testing by cutter nancy c kevorkian c george charles george publication date manual muscle testing is a cornerstone activity in physical and occupational therapy each spread is packed with information and contains a picture of the muscle test. Handbook of manual muscle testing july 2000 neurosurgery 471253 254 doi 101097 00006123 200007000 00060 the search terms manual muscle testing or manual muscle test were used