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Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... until the buttock starts ... The knee should ... on the leg is a sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
start with the knee ... hand under the knee ... degree angle at the knee ... trouble getting a knee ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
PCL Sag Test

The PCL Sag Test evaluates for evaluates for a tear of the posterior cruciate
With both knees ... table, view the knees ... from one of the ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #sports
Galant Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

The Galant reflex (trunk incurvation) is obtained by placing
Galant Primitive Reflex ... on Newborn Physical ... stroking the skin on one ... trunk and hips should ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
and left side should ... The examiner should ... examiner's hand that supports ... bedridden, the knees ... having the patient kneel
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity Tone ... Next, flex and extend ... the hips, the knees ... LowerExtremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Grasp Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

Placement of the examiner’s finger in the palm of
Grasp Primitive Reflex ... on Newborn Physical ... One should avoid ... The grasp reflex ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on ... Newborn Physical ... extension of the great toe ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Suck, Rooting Reflex ... on Newborn Physical ... extension of the great toe ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam