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The triceps muscle reflex can be performed as follows:
1. The patient's upper arm is abducted (extended out to the side - away from the body)
2. The forearm is allowed to hang toward the floor.
3. The tendons which attach the triceps muscle to the elbow joint should be facing basically upward (toward the ceiling) at this point. These tendons can be identified by pressing near the elbow joint and feeling for the "rubbery" cord-like structures.
4. Place the finger firmly against one of these tendons, then strike the finger digit with the reflex hammer.
5. Watch for the hanging hand to move away from the body slightly. This is the reflex.
What else can I help you with?
What nerve is tested in a biceps reflex test?
musculocutaneous nervethe musculocutaneous nerve
What is the elbow reflex called?
you probably mean the biceps deep tendon reflex you probably mean the biceps deep tendon reflex
Definition of bicep's jerk?
Biceps jerk is a deep tendon reflex of the elbow to test C6 - C8 nerve roots it is an myotatic strectch reflex.
What is the effector muscle of a biceps reflex?
The effector muscle is the biceps brachii.
When was Test Your Reflex created?
Test Your Reflex was created in 2004.
Bisceps jerk located with what nerve?
The biceps deep tendon reflex is controlled by the C5 component of the musculocutaneous nerve.
What is the role of the reciprocal innervation in the biceps and triceps reflexes?
Reciprocal innervation plays a crucial role in the biceps and triceps reflexes by ensuring coordinated muscle response during movement. When the biceps muscle contracts (e.g., during the biceps reflex), the reciprocal innervation mechanism simultaneously inhibits the triceps muscle, preventing it from contracting. This allows for smooth and efficient movement, ensuring that opposing muscles do not work against each other. This mechanism is essential for maintaining balance and coordination during reflex actions.
What is the instrument used by the doctor to test knee reflex?
The instrument used by a doctor to test knee reflex is a reflex hammer. The doctor will tap the patellar tendon just below the kneecap with the reflex hammer to elicit a reflex response, which helps assess the function of the nerves and spinal cord.
Are Biceps voluntary?
biceps is voluntary because it only cotracts when it receive signal from the brain. Otherwise it can act reflex when some events stimulate it
Do you capitalize Achilles reflex?
Yes, "Achilles reflex" should be capitalized as it refers to a proper noun, which is the name of a specific medical reflex test.
What is the proper name for the hammer a doctor uses to test your reflex?
The proper name for the hammer a doctor uses to test your reflex is just "reflex hammer". It is a medical instrument used by physicians to test deep tendon reflexes and is an important part of a neurological physical examination.
Can a person test their own knee reflex?
Yes
