Reflexes

Question 1

How to test different reflexes?

Answer 1

Use a mallet to hit different reflex points…
- Tricep/ Biceps/Wrist/Thumb/Knee/Achilles Tendon

Question 2

Biceps

Answer 2

C5-C6, musculocutaneous, just anterior to the elbow

Question 3

Triceps

Answer 3

C7-C8 (predominantly 7), radial, just posterior to the elbow

Question 4

Brachioradialis - Wrist

Answer 4

C5-C6, radial, about 10 cm above the wrist on the radial aspect of the forearm

Question 5

Knee (quadriceps, patellar)

Answer 5

L2-L4 (predominately L4), femoral, just inferior to the patella

Question 6

Ankle (Achilles)

Answer 6

S1, tibial, posterior to the ankle joint on the Achilles tendon (or for alternative location see below)

Question 7

Jaw Jerk (masseter)

Answer 7

Pons, mandibular branch of trigeminal, chin (mental protuberance)