Brachioradialis reflex

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The brachioradialis reflex is observed during a neurological exam by striking the brachioradialis tendon directly with a hammer when the patient's arm is resting [1]. This reflex is caused by the C6 spinal nerve.

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The Precise Neurological Exam - Deep Tendon Reflexes

University of Dundee - Special Study Module in Stroke Medicine NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION

v • d • e Nervous system physiology: neurophysiology - reflex Cranial nerve midbrain: Pupillary light reflex - Accommodation reflex pons/medulla: Jaw jerk reflex - Corneal reflex - Caloric reflex test/Vestibulo-ocular reflex - Gag reflex Tendon reflexes upper limb: Biceps reflex - Brachioradialis reflex - Extensor digitorum reflex - Triceps reflex lower limb: Patellar reflex - Ankle jerk reflex - Plantar reflex Primitive reflexes Galant - Grasp - Moro - Rooting - Stepping - Sucking - Tonic neck Other Baroreflex - Acoustic reflex - H-reflex - Oculocardiac reflex - Stretch reflex - Startle reaction