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 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
or spinal root injury ... pyramidal system ... is best elicited ... coma, spinal cord injury ... Angle clonus is
Wrist Clonus on Physical Exam

Clonus is a reflex muscle contraction produced by a sudden extension of
is a reflex muscle ... pathway pyramidal ... when you have an injury ... in the pyramidal ... #PhysicalExam #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... Test if patient ... for presence of clonus ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... Achilles Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... Achilles #Tendon #Injury ... #ankle #PhysicalExam