Reflexes Flashcards

1
Q

what is a reflex with a grade of 0?

A

no reflex observed

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2
Q

what is a reflex graded as 1+?

A

trace movement

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3
Q

what is a reflex graded 2+?

A

normal

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4
Q

what is a reflex graded a 3+?

A

Mildly brisk

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5
Q

what is a reflex graded 4+?

A

very brisk, usually with non-sustained clonus

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6
Q

what is reflex graded 5+?

A

very brisk with sustained clonus

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7
Q

what is the root supply for the Bicep reflex?

A

C5 C6

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8
Q

what is the nerve root supply for the tricep reflex?

A

C7 C8

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9
Q

what is the root supply for the pectorals reflex?

A

C6 C7 C8

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10
Q

What is the root supply for the brachioradialis reflex?

A

C5 C6

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11
Q

what is the root supply for the Patellar reflex?

A

L3 L4

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12
Q

what is the root supply for the achilles reflex?

A

S1 S2

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13
Q

what is the nerve supply for the biceps reflex?

A

Musculocutaneous

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14
Q

what is the nerve supply for the triceps?

A

Radial

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15
Q

what is the nerve supply for the pectoralis reflex?

A

Pectoral

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16
Q

what is the nerve supply for the bracioradialis reflex?

17
Q

what is the nerve supply for the finger flexor reflex?

A

Median and ulnar

18
Q

What is the nerve supply for the knee reflex?

19
Q

what is the nerve supply fir the adductor reflex?

20
Q

what is the nerve supply for the ankle reflex?

A

Sciatic/tibial

21
Q

Why do we assess Deep Tendon Reflexes?

A

evaluate lower motor neurons/fibers at specific levels of the body

22
Q

Where is the bicep tendon located

A

on the anterior side of the arm in the bend of the elbow

23
Q

Where is the tricep tendon located?

A

on the posterior side of the arm just above the elbow

24
Q

where is the brachioradialis tendon located?

A

on the radial side of the anterior forearm 2-3 inches above the thumb

25
where is the patellar tendon located?
just below the knee cap
26
where is the achilles tendon located?
the back of the ankle
27
What is the root supply for the medial hamstring
L5 S1
28
What is the root supply for the lateral hamstring
S1 S2