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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... developmental age and muscle ... #clinical #video ... #hypotonia #hypotonic ... #peds #pediatrics
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
was unable to lower ... Owing to the hypertonic ... neck extensor muscle ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
was unable to lower ... Owing to the hypertonic ... neck extensor muscle ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... due to either hypotonia ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Popliteal Angle on Physical Exam
The popliteal angle is an assessment of the tone of
the hamstring muscles ... It is done one leg ... would be seen in hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Neck Tone on Physical Exam
The tone of the neck can be assessed by passively rotating the
If the chin goes ... then there is hypotonia ... of the neck muscles ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... in the arms and legs ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
control of the leg ... consistent with a lower ... central or cerebral hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics