Position/lighting/draping
Position – for most of the exam the patient should be supine and the bed or examination table should be flat. The patient's hands should remain at his or her sides with the head resting on a pillow. The knees and hips should be in the anatomical position (knee extend, hip neither flexed or extend).
Lighting – adjusted so that it is ideal.
Draping – both of the patient's knees should be exposed so that the quadriceps muscles can be assessed.
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