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SUPERFICIAL REFLEXES

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Which reflex causes the umbilicus to move up and down toward the area being stimulated? Upper abdominal reflex
Upper abdominal reflex CNS segment? T8-T10
Upper abdominal reflex normal response? Umbilicus moves up and down toward area being stimulated
Which reflex causes the umbilicus to move down and toward the area being stroked? Lower abdominal reflex
Lower abdominal reflex CNS segment? T10-T12
Lower abdominal reflex normal response? Umbilicus moves down and toward area being stroked
Which reflex causes elevation of the scrotum? Cremasteric reflex
Cremasteric reflex CNS segment? T12, L1
Cremasteric reflex normal response? Scrotum elevates
Which reflex results in flexion of toes? Plantar reflex
Plantar reflex CNS segment? S1-S2
Plantar reflex normal response? Flexion of toes
Which reflex causes skin tension in the gluteal area? Gluteal reflex
Gluteal reflex CNS segment? L4-L5, S1-S3
Gluteal reflex normal response? Skin tenses in gluteal area
Which reflex causes contraction of the anal sphincter muscles? Anal reflex
Anal reflex CNS segment? S2-S4
Anal reflex normal response? Contraction of anal sphincter muscles
What is the definition of a pathological reflex? Pathologic reflex
What does it indicate when a reflex contraction occurs in a muscle whose tendon was not stretched? Pathologic reflex
Pathologic reflex clinical significance? Suggestion of hyperactive reflexes and indicative of upper motor neuron lesion
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