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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
chest; in the hypotonic ... infant, the elbow ... normal tone, the elbow ... #clinical #video ... #hypotonia #hypotonic
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
Hypotonia - cannot ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... cirrhosis #flap #neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
jerks suggest hypertonia ... are not useful signs ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #Sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
maintained at the elbow ... extension at the elbow ... is seen in hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy on Physical Exam

Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People
Myotonic Muscular ... contractions (myotonia ... #Myotonic #Muscular ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
on the leg is a sign ... of hypotonia. ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
asymmetry and hypotonia ... flaccid limbs vs hypertonia ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
flexed at the elbow ... central or cerebral hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video