Deep tendon reflexes and sensory Flashcards
(26 cards)
romberg test
able to stand straight for 20 seconds with eyes closed
babinski reflex and what it tests
big toe goes upwards, should not curl down. tests L4-S2
romberg test is for what
posterior columns, proprioception, and vestibular function
anesthesia
no touch sensation
hypesthesia
decreased touch sensation
hyperesthesia
increased touch sensation
analgesia
no pain sensation
hypalgesia
decreased pain sensation
hyperalgesia
increased pain sensation
afferent (sensory) pathways
spinothalamic tract and posterior columns
spinothalamic tract senses
pain, temp, crude and light touch
posterior columns sense
Position, vibration, and fine localized touch
kinesthesia
position sense
stereognosis
recognize objects by feeling forms, sizes and weights
graphesthesia
read the number by having it traced on the skin
extinction
touching both sides of the body at same point, both are felt
reflex grade
0 to +4, 2+ is normal
bicep reflex
tests spinal nerves C5 and C6
brachioradialis reflex
tests spinal nerves C5 and C6
triceps reflex
tests spinal nerves C7 and C8
patellar reflex
tests spinal nerves L2 to L4
achilles reflex
tests spinal nerve S1
brudzinski sign
flexing neck causes hip/knee flexion
kernig sign
flex at hip then straightening knee causes neck pain
