Speed's Test is primarily used to evaluate pathology of which structure?

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Speed's Test is primarily used to evaluate pathology of which structure?

Explanation:
Speed's test focuses on the long head of the biceps tendon as it travels in the bicipital groove. The maneuver places the shoulder in about 60 degrees of forward flexion with the elbow extended and the forearm supinated, while downward resistance is applied to the forearm. A positive result—pain or tenderness in the bicipital groove—indicates pathology of the biceps tendon, such as tendinopathy or tenosynovitis. This helps distinguish biceps tendon issues from other shoulder structures like the supraspinatus, AC joint, or subacromial bursa, which are evaluated with different tests.

Speed's test focuses on the long head of the biceps tendon as it travels in the bicipital groove. The maneuver places the shoulder in about 60 degrees of forward flexion with the elbow extended and the forearm supinated, while downward resistance is applied to the forearm. A positive result—pain or tenderness in the bicipital groove—indicates pathology of the biceps tendon, such as tendinopathy or tenosynovitis. This helps distinguish biceps tendon issues from other shoulder structures like the supraspinatus, AC joint, or subacromial bursa, which are evaluated with different tests.

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