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Nerve Root & Reflex
Nerve Roots & Reflexes Based on Magee
| Nerve Root | Reflexes Affected |
|---|---|
| C5 | Biceps, Brachioradialis |
| C6 | Biceps, Brachioradialis |
| C7 | Triceps |
| C8 | Triceps |
| L3 | Knee jerk sluggish, Prone knee bending positive, Pain on full SLR |
| L4 | SLR limited, Neck flexion pain, weak or absent knee jerk, Side flexion limited |
| L5 | SLR limited one side, Neck flexion painful, Ankle decreased, Cross-leg raising-pain |
| S1 | SLR limited, Achilles reflex weak or absent |
| S2 | SLR limited, Achilles reflex weak or absent |