reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
The bicipital reflex happens in levels
A
C5-C6
2
Q
What happens when the bicipital tendon is hit (bicipital reflex)?
A
Elbow flexion
3
Q
The styloradial or supinator reflex is based on…
A
Hitting the extensors of the wrist + causing the wrist to extend
4
Q
Level of styloradial reflex
A
C5
5
Q
Levels of tricipital reflex
A
C6-C7
6
Q
What happens when the triceps tendon is hit?
A
Arm extension
7
Q
The patellar reflex is based on
A
Hitting the patellar ligament or quad tendon + knee extension
8
Q
Levels of patellar reflex
A
L3
9
Q
The ankle jerk reflex is based on
A
Hitting the Achilles tendon + plantar flexion (pointing of toes)
10
Q
Level of ankle jerk reflex
A
L5
