Table 3 The Medical Research Council (MRC) muscle strength scale
Medical research council (MRC) muscle strength | |
|---|---|
MRC 0 | No muscle contraction |
MRC 1 | Muscle contraction, no movement |
MRC 2 | Movement, but not against gravity |
MRC 3 | Movement against gravity, but not against resistance |
MRC 4 | Movement against resistance, but not normal strength |
MRC 5 | Normal strength |