Which item is not listed among ROM measurement tools?

• A. Thermometer
• B. Universal Goniometer
• C. Inclinometer
• D. Tape Measure

Answer: (A)

ROM assessment is about quantifying how far a joint can move, usually in degrees. The tools used are designed to measure angles: a universal goniometer is placed at the joint’s axis to read the angle of motion, and an inclinometer measures the limb’s angle relative to gravity, helpful for certain joints and positions. A tape measure can be used to capture functional ROM by measuring the distance moved or the reach in a task, serving as an indirect or practical way to gauge motion. A thermometer, however, measures temperature and has no role in quantifying joint range of motion, so it isn’t listed among ROM measurement tools.