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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
at 90°, cannot extend ... as the knee is extended ... Pediatrics #Peds #neurology
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
cannot maintain extended ... hands from the extended ... cirrhosis #flap #neurology
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
arms abduct and extend ... head is turned extend ... Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
the same side extend ... clinical #video #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
clenched; legs extended ... posturing: Arms extended ... clenched; legs extended ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
attached, partially extended ... PhysicalExam #Neurology
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
fully abduct and extend ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Wing-Beating Tremor in Wilson's Disease

It is a low-frequency, high-amplitude tremor, prominent when the patient's arms are
with the arms extended ... clinical #video #neurology
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
occipital lobe that extends ... Agraphia #clinical #neurology
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
• ECRL extends ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology