Reflex Chart Flashcards
1
Q
Define the patellar reflex
A
Hit the patella w the rubber triangle
2
Q
Characteristics of patellar reflex
A
- Spinal
- Somatic
- Ipsilateral
- Monosynaptic
- quadriceps muscle
- Femoral nerve
3
Q
Define the achilles reflex
A
Hit the achilles tendon w the rubber triangle
4
Q
Characteristics of achilles reflex
A
- Spinal
- Somatic
- Ipsilateral
- Monosynaptic
- Gastrocnemius
- Tibial nerve
5
Q
Define flexor reflex
A
Step on a tack
6
Q
Characteristics of flexor reflex
A
- Spinal
- Somatic
- Ipsilateral
- Polysynaptic
- Stimulus = pain
- flexion of hamstring
- sciatic nerve
7
Q
Define crossed extensor reflex
A
Step on tack so opposite leg stays straight
8
Q
Characteristics of crossed extensor reflex
A
- Spinal
- Somatic
- Contralateral
- Polysynaptic
- Hamstrings relax and quds contract to hold weight
- Femoral nerve
9
Q
Define Plantar reflex
A
Stroke the sole of your foot
10
Q
Characteristics of plantar reflex
A
- Spinal
- Somatic
- Ipsilateral
- Polysynaptic
- Babiaski’s sign
- Tibial nerve
11
Q
Define corneal reflex
A
Touch eyeball
12
Q
Characteristics of corneal reflex
A
- Cranial
- Somatic
- Bilateral
- Polysynaptic
- CN V
13
Q
Define gag reflex
A
Pullin’ Trig
14
Q
Characteristics of gag reflex
A
- Cranial
- Autonomic
- Bilateral
- Polysynaptic
- CN IX and X
15
Q
Define Pupillary light reflex
A
eye looks into light
