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Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
start with the knee ... For the bicep jerk ... thumb over the bicep ... consistent with a lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
until the buttock starts ... The knee should ... on the leg is a sign ... Leg #Traction #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
and left side should ... The examiner should ... The biceps reflex ... The triceps reflex ... bedridden, the knees
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... function of the lower ... Next, flex and extend ... the hips, the knees ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Gag reflex ... movement followed by slower ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
One hand stabilizes ... Positive Sign: ... #PhysicalExam # ... #orthopedics #sports ... #biceps #tendinitis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... This reflex is not ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #PhysicalExam #