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BICEPS JERK [1 record]

Record 1 1998-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

Contraction of the biceps brachii with further flexion of the partially bent elbow when the tendon in the antecubital fossa is tapped. Cord segments involved: C5 and C6.

OBS

The term "biceps reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Réflexe ostéotendineux mettant en jeu les fibres sensitives et motrices de C5 et C6. La percussion du tendon du biceps brachial au niveau du pli du coude entraîne la flexion de l'avant-bras sur le bras.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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