30 results
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
that supports the ... the examiner's hand ... extension of the arm ... In abnormal responses ... Angle clonus is
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
the arm and leg ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
accompanied by a clonus ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 30 degrees, and ... Tear #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
test itself involves ... are not useful ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #Clinical #Video ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
for presence of clonus ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... midline with the hand ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
An abnormal response ... #Reflex #neurology ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics #msk #sports
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
examination is usually normal ... are trigeminal ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #neurology