Reflex Testing Activity Please read and follow the instructions carefully Suppli

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Reflex Testing Activity Please read and follow the instructions carefully Supplies per group: a. Reflex Hammer 1. Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR) . You will be testing the deep tendon reflexes using a reflex hammer . Assess the response and attempt to grade the deep tendon reflexes based on the following scale. 0 Absent Reflex 1+ Trace 2+ Normal 3+ Brisk 4+ Non-sustained clonus (repetitive vibratory movement) 5+ Sustained clonus (repetitive vibratory movement) The limbs should be relaxed and symmetric in position, as you will be testing both sides for comparison. You will need to tap the tendon briskly so as to create a quick stretch in the muscle. Locate and assess the following deep tendon reflexes. Your lab instructor will provide additional guidance. Biceps- tendon located in the cubital fossa (elbow pit). . . Triceps- tendon located on the posterior arm, proximal to the olecranon of the ulna. Patellar-tendon located between the inferior patella and the tibial tuberosity, continuous with the quadriceps tendon via the patella. Achilles-tendon located superior to the calcane816us, continuous with the gastrocnemius and soleus. Assessment (Rt) Assessment (Lt) Deep Tendon Reflex (spinal level(s) Peripheral Nerve Biceps tendon (C5, C6) Triceps tendon (C Patellar tendon (L4) Achilles tendon (S1)

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DTR peripheral nerve assessement (lt) assessment (rt) Biceps musculocutaneous nerve 2+ 2+ Triceps femoral nerve 3+ 2+ Patellar femoral nerve 2+ 3+ Achilis sciatic nerve 3+ 2+

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