REFLEXES

Question 1

Test C5 nerve root

Answer 1

Biceps reflex

Question 2

Test C6 nerve root

Answer 2

Biceps reflex

Question 3

Test C7 nerve root

Answer 3

Triceps reflex and brachioradialis

Question 4

Upper limb reflexes

Answer 4

Biceps
Triceps
Radial periostea’s

Question 5

Lower limb reflexes

Answer 5

Quadriceps
Achilles tendon

Question 6

What tests L3 and L4 nerve roots

Answer 6

Quadriceps reflex

Question 7

What tests S1 nerve root

Answer 7

Achilles tendon reflex

Question 8

What is the babinksi response

Answer 8

Put pressure along the lateral border of the plantar aspect of the foot from the heel
Extension of the big toe and downward fanning out if reminding toes is an abnormal response, a normal response is for all toes to flex

May indicate a upper motor nueron lesion

Question 9

What is clonus

Answer 9

An exaggerated reflex characterised by intermittent muscular contraction and relaxation produced by sustained stretching of a muscle
It suggests and upper motor neurone lesion