Finger MCP extension normative end feel and range?

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Multiple Choice

Finger MCP extension normative end feel and range?

Explanation:
Extending the finger at the MCP joint is limited by soft-tissue structures, producing a firm end feel as you move from neutral toward full extension. The common, healthy range for MCP extension is up to about 45 degrees from the neutral position. So describing it as 0 to 45 degrees with a firm end feel matches the normative pattern. The other options either suggest more range than is typical (0–60) or less (0–40), and one choice lists a hard end feel, which isn’t the normal sensation for MCP extension unless there is pathology.

Extending the finger at the MCP joint is limited by soft-tissue structures, producing a firm end feel as you move from neutral toward full extension. The common, healthy range for MCP extension is up to about 45 degrees from the neutral position. So describing it as 0 to 45 degrees with a firm end feel matches the normative pattern. The other options either suggest more range than is typical (0–60) or less (0–40), and one choice lists a hard end feel, which isn’t the normal sensation for MCP extension unless there is pathology.

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