reflex causes a downward response of the hallux (flexion). An upward response (extension) of the hallux is known as the Babinski response or Babinski...
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infection control. It is the reflex hammer of choice of the UK neurologist. The Babinski reflex hammer was designed by Joseph Babiński in 1912 and is similar...
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Primitive reflexes (redirect from Primitive reflex)
affects their legs retaining the Babinski reflex but having normal speech); for those individuals with hemiplegia, the reflex may be seen in the foot on the...
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description of the Babinski sign, a pathological plantar reflex indicative of corticospinal tract damage. Born in Paris, Babinski was the son of a Polish...
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Babinski–Nageotte syndrome is an alternating brainstem syndrome. It occurs when there is damage to the dorsolateral or posterior lateral medulla oblongata...
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the upper limb equivalent of the Babinski sign test. Hoffmann's reflex is often erroneously confused with Babinski's. However the two reflexes are quite...
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The Chaddock reflex is a diagnostic reflex similar to the Babinski reflex. Chaddock's sign is present when stroking of the lateral malleolus causes extension...
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twitching), upper motor neuron findings (e.g. brisk reflexes, Babinski reflex, Hoffman's reflex, increased muscle tone), or both. Motor neuron diseases are...
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List of reflexes (redirect from Perioral reflex)
on that side will straighten and the contralateral arm will bend. Babinski reflex — in infants up to one year of age, and also in older individuals with...
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Botticelli's Madonna may be the earliest known depiction of the neurological Babinski reflex. Botticelli is also known for his contributions to the Sistine Chapel...
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