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FINGER-TO-NOSE TEST [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- finger-nose test
1, record 1, English, finger%2Dnose%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- finger-to-nose test 2, record 1, English, finger%2Dto%2Dnose%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clinical test of co-ordination in the upper limbs: the patient is asked to bring the tip of the index finger quickly to touch the nose, first with the eyes open, then with them shut. 1, record 1, English, - finger%2Dnose%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a slightly modified version of this test, the patient touches alternately the examiner's finger and the end of his own nose with his index finger. 3, record 1, English, - finger%2Dnose%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "finger-nose test" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 1, English, - finger%2Dnose%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épreuve doigt-nez
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9preuve%20doigt%2Dnez
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve neurologique dans laquelle le malade doit toucher rapidement le bout de son nez avec son index. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20doigt%2Dnez
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syndrome cérebelleux [...] la dysmétrie et l'hypermétrie : se caractérisent par une exagération de l'amplitude du mouvement, qui dépasse le but assigné. Elles sont mises en évidence par l'épreuve doigt-nez, doigt-oreille, talon-genou opposé. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20doigt%2Dnez
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut modifier légèrement cette épreuve en demandant au malade de toucher alternativement le bout de son nez et le doigt de l'examinateur avec son index. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20doigt%2Dnez
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba dedo-nariz
1, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20dedo%2Dnariz
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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