Table 3.

MRC sum score

MRC Sum Score Criteria
Evaluation of adequate awakening
Open/close your eyes
Look at me
Open your mouth and put out your tongue
Nod your head
Raise your eyebrows when I have counted up to 5
Muscle groups evaluated
Wrist extension
Elbow flexion
Shoulder abduction
Dorsiflexion of the foot
Knee extension
Hip flexion
Appointed scores
0 no visible/palpable contraction
1 visible/palpable contraction without movement of the limb
2 movement of the limb, but not against gravity
3 movement against gravity
4 movement against gravity and some resistance
5 normal force