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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
the position of ... the infant's arms ... side, the leg and arm ... extend and the arm ... #PhysicalExam #
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... individuals, and are ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
and LMN signs in ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
) Reflexes: ... "waiter's tip" position ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Examine for signs ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Satellite Sign on Physical Exam

Quick and easy detection of UMN weakness - finger rolling or what
easy detection of UMN ... index) by the normal ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #arms ... #neurology #orbit
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... briefly raising the arms ... resembling the position ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... UMN Symptoms ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology