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Physical Examinations III

Motor Exam II

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Source:Tracey A. Milligan, MD; Tamara B. Kaplan, MD; Neurology, Brigham and Women's/Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

There are two main types of reflexes that are tested on a neurological examination: stretch (or deep tendon reflexes) and...

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Reflex, coordination and gait examinations form an integral component of motor assessment, and may help in pinpointing the location of the lesion or recognize a movement disorder. A reflex arch is a simple circuit that involves activation of a sensory neuron that travels to the spinal cord and in turn activates a motor neuron, which causes a res...

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Deep Tendon ReflexSuperficial ReflexBabinski SignRapid Alternating MovementsPoint to Point CoordinationGait AssessmentReflex Hammer TechniqueNeurological ExaminationCerebellar FunctionMotor Assessment

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