The reflex exam is fundamental to the neurological exam and important to locating upper versus lower motor neuron lesions. There are five deep tendon reflexes and a number of superficial and visceral …

The biceps, triceps and supinator reflexes are the major motor reflexes of the upper limb. The strength of the reflex, elicited by tapping on the appropriate tendon, can aid in localising a patient's weakness …

Sep 17, 2017 · It is vital to get your patient to relax as much as possible and for you to take the entire weight of their arm. The triceps reflex is elicited by resting the patient’s arm across their chest and …

Lower motor neuron lesions (eg, affecting the anterior horn cell, spinal root, or peripheral nerve) depress reflexes; upper motor neuron lesions (ie, non–basal ganglia disorders anywhere above the anterior …

The most important upper extremity reflexes are the biceps tendon reflex for levels C5, C6 and the triceps tendon reflex for level C7. You can grade the reflex according to a commonly used 5 grade …

Abnormal reflexes can be a sign of a serious ailment. Learn more about the causes, different types, and possible ways to manage reflex issues.

Abnormal reflex response will show a combination of diminished or absent superficial reflexes with deep reflexes and pathological reflexes indicates upper motor neuron level (UMNL) involvement.

This clip demonstrates how to assess a patient's upper limb reflexes, including biceps, triceps and supinator reflexes.

Reflexes are graded on a scale of 0 to 4. A grade of 2 indicates normal reflexes. A grade of 3 indicates hyperreflexia; 4 indicates hyperreflexia with clonus. Decreased relexes are indicated by 1 …

A different somatic spinal nerve reflex involves the response to pain, like when you touch a hot stove and, in response, withdraw your arm typically before you have even registered the pain in your hand.