Pinch Strength

Force exerted when using the index finger and the thumb. It is a test for determining maximum voluntary contraction force.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.425.500.500, G11.427.560.500.500

MeSH Unique ID: D052581

Entry Terms:

• Strength, Pinch

Previous Indexing:

• Exertion (1971-2006)
• Hand (1971-2006)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Muscle Strength
Hand Strength
Pinch Strength

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena
Muscle Strength
Hand Strength
Pinch Strength