What score would indicate good muscle tone in the APGAR assessment?

In the APGAR assessment, a score of 2 indicates good muscle tone in a newborn. The APGAR score evaluates five criteria—Appearance, Pulse, Grimace Response, Activity, and Respiration—each measured on a scale of 0 to 2, with a maximum possible score of 10.

In terms of muscle tone, a score of 2 reflects that the infant is exhibiting strong flexion of the extremities. This strong muscle tone suggests that the baby is responding well to stimuli and has a good level of neurological function. On the other hand, lower scores are associated with less muscle tone. A score of 1 would indicate some degree of flexion but not as strong as a score of 2, while a score of 0 indicates limpness or poor muscle tone, which could be a sign of potential health issues in the newborn.