Reflexes Flashcards
what is a reflex with a grade of 0?
no reflex observed
what is a reflex graded as 1+?
trace movement
what is a reflex graded 2+?
normal
what is a reflex graded a 3+?
Mildly brisk
what is a reflex graded 4+?
very brisk, usually with non-sustained clonus
what is reflex graded 5+?
very brisk with sustained clonus
what is the root supply for the Bicep reflex?
C5 C6
what is the nerve root supply for the tricep reflex?
C6 C7 C8
what is the root supply for the pectorals reflex?
C6 C7 C8
What is the root supply for the brachioradialis reflex?
C5 C6
what is the root supply for the finger flexor reflex?
C7 C8 T1
what is the root supply for the Patellar reflex?
L2 L3 L4
what is the root supply of the Adductor reflex?
L2 L3 L4
what is the root supply for the achilles reflex?
L5 S1 S2
what is the nerve supply for the biceps reflex?
Musculocutaneous
what is the nerve supply for the triceps?
Radial
what is the nerve supply for the pectoralis reflex?
Pectoral
what is the nerve supply for the bracioradialis reflex?
Radial
what is the nerve supply for the finger flexor reflex?
Median and ulnar
What is the nerve supply for the knee reflex?
Femoral
what is the nerve supply fir the adductor reflex?
Obturator
what is the nerve supply for the ankle reflex?
Sciatic/tibial
Why do we assess Deep Tendon Reflexes?
evaluate lower motor neurons/fibers at specific levels of the body
Where is the bicep tendon located
on the anterior side of the arm in the bend of the elbow
Where is the tricep tendon located?
on the posterior side of the arm just above the elbow
where is the brachioradialis tendon located?
on the radial side of the anterior forearm 2-3 inches above the thumb
where is the patellar tendon located?
just below the knee cap
where is the achilles tendon located?
the back of the ankle
