Reflexes

Deep Tendon Reflexes

  • Jaw jerk reflex CN V
  • Biceps reflex C5/C6
  • Brachioradialis reflex C6
  • Extensor digitorum reflex C6/C7
  • Triceps reflex C7/C8
  • Patellar jerk reflex L2-L4
  • Ankle jerk reflex S1/S2

Cranial Nerve Reflexes

NameSensoryMotor
Pupillary light reflexIIIII
Accommodation reflexIIIII
Jaw jerk reflexVV
Corneal reflex, also known as the blink reflexVVII
Glabellar reflexVVII
Vestibulo-ocular reflexVIIIIII, IV, VI +
Gag reflexIXX

Grading Reflexes

GradeResponseSignificance
0no responsealways abnormal
1+slight but definitely present responsemay or may not be normal
2+brisk responsenormal
3+very brisk responsemay or may not be normal
4+hyperactive with clonusalways abnormal
5+sustained clonusalways abnormal

See Also

References

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