General Physiology Lab: Type of reflex based on the procedure:

Placing the thumb on the hand supporting the patient's elbow on the bicep's tendon while tapping the brachioradialis tendon with the other hand.

Expected responses: (1) Brachioradialis reflex; (2) Biceps reflex; (3) Finger jerk.

Question

Type of reflex based on the procedure:

Placing the thumb on the hand supporting the patient's elbow on the bicep's tendon while tapping the brachioradialis tendon with the other hand.

Expected responses: (1) Brachioradialis reflex; (2) Biceps reflex; (3) Finger jerk.

Stelle Anthonette · Accepted Answer

Brachioradialis reflex

Type of reflex based on the procedure: Placing the thumb on the hand supporting the patient's elbow on the bicep's tendon while tapping the brachioradialis tendon with the other hand. Expected responses: (1) Brachioradialis reflex; (2) Biceps reflex; (3) Finger jerk.