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 …

The Achilles Reflex is a sudden contraction of the calf muscle when the Achilles tendon is sharply struck, used to test the function of the nervous system.

Jun 5, 2023 · Since then, the Achilles reflex test, also called the ankle jerk test, has remained an essential component of the lower extremity neurologic exam. It is a myotatic (deep tendon) …

Testing for clonus (rhythmic, rapid alternation of muscle contraction and relaxation caused by sudden, passive tendon stretching) is done by rapid dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle. …

The ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsiflexed. It is a type of stretch reflex that tests the function of the …

Examples of monosynaptic reflex arcs in humans include the patellar reflex and the Achilles reflex. Polysynaptic i.e., multiple interneurons (also called relay neurons) that interface …

Nov 7, 2024 · The patellar reflex and Achilles reflex are the most important Deep Tendon Reflexes in the lower extremities. The response may be minimal or even absent in normal …

Apr 3, 2023 · The Achilles reflex, also known as the ankle jerk reflex, is a test of the nervous system that is commonly performed during a physical exam. It involves tapping the Achilles …

This clip demonstrates how to assess a patient's lower limb reflexes, including knee jerk reflex, ankle jerk reflex and plantar reflex (Babinski's sign).

Oct 2, 2010 · Assess the ankle-jerk reflex (S1) in each of the patient's lower limbs. There are several methods for eliciting the ankle-jerk reflex, with two of the most common explained below.