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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... acts both as an afferent ... and efferent pathway ... the hand. 3) Now ... clinical #video #neurology
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
There are many different ... causes of Facial ... the commonest cause ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology
Vagus Nerve Schwannoma eliciting paroxysmal cough when palpated

The cough reflex is caused by stimulation of vagal
palpated The cough reflex ... is caused by stimulation ... of vagal nerve afferents ... clinical #video #neurology ... #reflex
Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
Pupil - Relative Afferent ... RAPD) Definition: Afferent ... pupillary light reflex ... Optic nerve* (main cause ... #Defect #RAPD #neurology
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
Relative Afferent ... the pupillary reflex ... regarding the cause ... of the afferent ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... Adduction - C7-T1 (ulnar ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Erb's Palsy is caused ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
paradoxical triceps reflex ... appears when the afferent ... of the triceps reflex ... of the seventh and ... clinical #video #neurology
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
Orbicularis Reflex ... time, and can cause ... , in some cases, ... the orbicular reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup and ... proteinuria, RBC casts ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... cause not identified
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Causes of Hyporeflexia ... and Hyperreflexia ... Deep coma (any cause ... diagnosis #table #neurology