Thus the extensor reflex has been observed in structural lesions such as hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and multiple sclerosis, and in abnormal metabolic states such as hypoglycemia, hypoxia, and anesthesia.
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The reflex occurs upon stroking of the sole of the foot with a blunt object such as a pen. If the reflex occurs in adults as illustrated at bottom it may be due ...
Aug 19, 2024 · When this reflex is present after age 2 or in adults, it indicates damage to your motor nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Neurologist ...
An extensor response may be present when there is no damage to the pyramidal tract. A possible explanation being the excitation of the distal motor neurons and ...
Jan 23, 2023 · Causes · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease) · Brain tumor or injury · Meningitis (infection of the membranes covering the brain and ...
The response results from nociceptive fibers in the S1 dermatome detecting the stimulation. Nociceptive input travels up the tibial and sciatic nerve to the S1 ...
The flexor response is a superficial reflex. The first sacral (S1) dermatome with the reflexogenic receptor nerve endings are responsible for the plantar reflex ...
The Babinski reflex (or plantar response) is an abnormal response and occurs when a blunt object is drawn up the lateral aspect of the sole of the foot.
Non- Neurological Causes of Extensor Plantar Response[1][edit | edit source] In children upto the age of 1 year Deep sleep Coma General anaesthesia ...
