Chapter 15: Neurological Flashcards
Achilles
reflexive action that jerks the ankle when the achilles tendon is tapped with the foot dorsiflexed
Babinski
reflexive action of the big toe when the foot’s sole is stimulated
Brachioradialis Reflex
caused by striking the brachioradialis tendon at the base of the wrist into the radial styloid process
Biceps Reflex
reflex contraction of the biceps brachii used to assess the C5 and C6 reflex arcs
Clonus
neurological condition causing involuntary muscle contractions
Cranial Nerves I-XII
twelve nerves assessed in a neurological exam to ensure appropriate sensory and motor issues
Dermatome
skin area that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve
Dysphagia
difficulty in the oral or pharyngeal phases of swallowing
Dysphasia
partial or complete inability to communication, resulting from a brain injury
Gait
coordinated action of the neuromuscular system and musculoskeletal systems that allow walking
Gag Reflex
reflexive action causing a cough or gag when each side of the back of the throat is touched
Graphesthesia
ability to recognize writing on the skin by onlu touch
Moro
protective response to a quick disruption of body balance; tested in infants by pulling up on the arms of an infant in the supine position
Palmar Grasp
grasp pattern in infants when pronated hand on an object causes the fingers to curl around the object
Patellar Reflex
kicking reflex caused when the knee joint is stimulated
Plantar Grasp
reflex action in some newborns; a stroke beneath the toe bed and pressured applied causing a curling reflex
Reflexes
automatic muscle reaction when stimulus is applied
Rooting
involuntary reflex where infant turns head when the corner of the mouth is stimulated
Romberg Test
test of balance and ability to maintain upright posture
Stereognosis
ability to identify the shape of a 3D object by only tactile manipulation
Sucking
reflexive action when a finger or nipple is placed near an infant’s mouth
Triceps Reflex
automatic contraction of the triceps brachii muscle when stimulated
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory nerve (sensory)
- sense of smell
Cranial Nerve II
Optic nerve (sensory)
- ability to see