DTRs

Question 1

brachioradialis

Answer 1

C6
seated
mid forearm on radial side
look for elbow flexion or slight forearm pronation/supination

Question 2

triceps

Answer 2

C7
seated
just proximal to olecranon process
look for elbow extension

Question 3

patellar

Answer 3

L2-L4
seated
midway between distal patella and tibial tuberosity
look for knee extension

Question 4

Achilles

Answer 4

S1-S2
seated (or prone)
on Achilles tendon @ level of malleoli
look for ankle plantarflexion

Question 5

biceps brachii

Answer 5

C5-C6
seated
distal biceps tendon
look for elbow flexion