Upper And Lower Quarter Reflexes Flashcards
0
Q
Brachioradialis reflex innervation
A
C5
1
Q
Biceps reflex innervation
A
C5-6
2
Q
Triceps reflex innervation
A
C7,8
3
Q
Patellar/quadriceps reflex innervation
A
L3,4
4
Q
Achilles reflex innervation
A
S1,2
5
Q
Grading for reflexes
A
0= no response, always abnormal 1+= a slight but definite response, may or may not be normal 2+= a brisk response, normal 3+= a very brisk response, may or may not be normal 4+= a two elicits a repeating reflex (clonus), always abnormal
6
Q
Grade 0 for reflexing
A
No response, always abnormal
7
Q
Grade 1+ for reflexing
A
A slight but definite response, may or may not be normal
8
Q
Grade 2+ for reflexing
A
A brisk response, normal
9
Q
Grade 3+ for reflexing
A
A very brisk response, may or may not be normal
10
Q
Grade 4+ for reflexing
A
A tap elicits a repeating reflex (clonus), always abnormal
