Reflexes

Question 1

0

Answer 1

no response, always abnormal

Question 2

1+

Answer 2

slight reflex, present but depressed, low normal

Question 3

2+

Answer 3

normal typical reflex

Question 4

3+

Answer 4

brisk reflex, possibly but not necessarily normal

Question 5

4+

Answer 5

very brisk reflex, abnormal, clonus

Question 6

biceps

Answer 6

C5-C6

Question 7

brachioradialis

Answer 7

C5-C6

Question 8

triceps

Answer 8

C7-C8

Question 9

patellar

Answer 9

L2-L4

Question 10

achilles tendon

Answer 10

S1-S2

Question 11

hamstrings

Answer 11

L5-S2

Question 12

babinski

Answer 12

toe extension and fanning

Question 13

flexor withdrawal

Answer 13

noxious stimulus to sole of foot -> toe extension, DF and LE flexion

Question 14

crossed extension

Answer 14

noxious stimulus to sole of foot -> flexion of stimulated leg and extension with adduction of opposite leg

Question 15

traction

Answer 15

pulling forearm (stretch stimulus) -> UE flexion with head lag

Question 16

grasp

Answer 16

pressure to palm of hand or foot (palmar surface) -> flexion of fingers o toes, respectively

Question 17

primary support

Answer 17

Wb through balls of feet; increased extensor tone through LE and trunk

Question 18

asymmetrical tonic neck (ATNR)

Answer 18

rotation of head produces flexion of one UE (skull side) and extension of the other UE (jaw side)

Question 19

symmetrical tonic neck (STNR)

Answer 19

flexion of head produces flexion of UE and extension of LE

extension of head produces extension of UE and flexion of LE