Question

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lo 4.6. how do you use an inclinometer?
place the inclinometer at random on the joint and take the highest reading
identify the muscle, place the inclinometer on the muscle in a specific position, and read the angle from the inclinometer.
place the inclinometer on the muscle and read the angle from the inclinometer.
identify the joint, place the inclinometer on the joint in a specific position, and read the angle from the inclinometer.
identify the joint, place the inclinometer on the muscle in a specific position, and read the angle from the inclinometer.

Explanation:

An inclinometer is used to measure angles of slope, elevation, or depression of an object with respect to gravity. It is placed on a joint in a specific position after identifying the joint to measure the relevant angle. Placing it randomly or on a muscle is incorrect for its intended use on joints.

Answer:

Identify the joint, place the inclinometer on the joint in a specific position, and read the angle from the inclinometer.