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. 2015 Jun 13;12:53. doi: 10.1186/s12984-015-0044-2

Table 1.

Comparison of discrete and cumulative wording versions

Performance Level Discrete Cumulative
1 Open and close your hand slowly Open and close your hand slowly
2 Open and close your hand, and also rotate your wrist Do all the above AND rotate your wrist
3 Move to any location in your workspace and perform a simple grasp Do all the above AND move to any location in your workspace and perform a simple grasp
4 Move to any location in your workspace and perform one of several types of grasps, in which you can control the amount of force used Do all the above AND perform one of several types of grasps, in which you can control the amount of force used
5 Perform fine tasks like writing with a pen or typing Do all the above AND perform tasks that require fine motor control (such as writing with a pen or typing)
6 Perform fine tasks and have touch sensation in the missing limb Do all the above AND have touch sensation in the missing limb