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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
lateral side of the foot ... Calf-toe reflex ... - Squeeze the calf ... and release #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Gordon's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Gordon's sign is a clinical sign in which squeezing
Physical Exam - Babinski ... squeezing the calf ... and is one of a number ... #Gordons #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
toes, called the Babinski ... The Babinski reflex ... quickly flexing the foot ... contractions of the calf ... measured in a number
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
and Myotomes Reflexes ... over dorsum of foot ... and lateral calf ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... : Non-specific Kernig ... and legs will flex ... ; Spec: 60-80% Lumbar ... #testing #physicalexam