Beighton Scale
Global Laxity
| Movement criteria (1 point if present) | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth finger metacarpophalangeal joint extension greater than 90° | 0 or 1 | 0 or 1 |
| Ability to place thumb to forearm | 0 or 1 | 0 or 1 |
| Presence of knee hyperextension greater than 10° | 0 or 1 | 0 or 1 |
| Presence of elbow hyperextension greater than 10° | 0 or 1 | 0 or 1 |
| Ability to touch palms to floor with knees straight | 0 or 1 | 0 or 1 |
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