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Babinski reflex [bə′binz·kē ′ri‚fleks] (medicine) An abnormal reflex after infancy associated with a disturbance of the pyramidal tract, characterized by extension of the great toe with fanning of the other toes on sharply stroking the lateral aspect of the sole. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Neurologic examination found left-sided facial weakness, right-sided Babinski reflex, and the Weber test lateralized to the left. This chapter also includes testing techniques for the cutaneous reflexes, such as the Babinski reflex and the cremasteric reflex. A clinical examination revealed that the patient had a clonic jaw reflex; a positive nasolabial reflex; weakness, wasting, resistance to PROM, and pathological reflexes in both arms (positive Hoffman's sign); weakness and pathological reflexes in both legs (positive Babinski sign); and a positive Babinski reflex on the right side. |
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