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Beighton test
| Right | Left | Max. points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active forward trunk flexion with the knees extended and palms flat on the floor | 1 | ||
| Hyperextension of the elbow beyond 10° | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Hyperextension of the knee beyond 10° | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Thumb touches flexor aspect of forearm | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Hyperextension of fifth MCP joint beyond 90° | 1 | 1 | 2 |
MCP, metacarpophalangeal.
