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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... infant, the elbow ... , the elbow will ... #clinical #video ... #hypotonia #hypotonic
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... due to either hypotonia ... #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
Newborn Arm Traction ... extension at the elbow ... is seen in hypotonia ... #Newborn #ArmTraction ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Tone - Popliteal Angle on Physical Exam
The popliteal angle is an assessment of the tone of
Tone - Popliteal ... It is done one leg ... would be seen in hypotonia ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Tone - Heel to Ear on Physical Exam
Holding the baby’s foot in one hand, draw the
Tone - Heel to Ear ... hand, draw the leg ... then there is hypotonia ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
control of the leg ... Reposition the leg ... flexed at the elbow ... central or cerebral hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video