Which of the following is a step that an athletic trainer would take while performing the sulcus test on an athlete?
A) The athletic trainer should grasp the elbow of the athlete and apply traction in an inferior direction.
B) The athletic trainer should place one hand over the athlete's shoulder to stabilize the scapula.
C) The athletic trainer should grasp the humeral head of the athlete between his or her thumb and index finger.
D) The athletic trainer should apply downward pressure over the distal forearm of the athlete.
E) The athletic trainer should take the patient's radial pulse while his or her elbow is flexed to 90 degrees.

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The sulcus test involves applying traction in an inferior direction at the elbow to assess for shoulder instability.

Which of the Following Is a Step That an Athletic