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REFLEJO ROTULIANO [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Nervous System
DEF

Contraction of the quadriceps femoris muscle with extension of the leg at the knee in response to a quick tap against the patellar tendon. Tests the integrity of L2, L3, and L4.

OBS

The term "patellar reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Extension brusque de la jambe sur la cuisse provoquée par la percussion du tendon rotulien, explorant surtout la 4e racine lombaire, mais également L2 et L3.

OBS

Le terme «réflexe rotulien» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Key term(s)
  • réflexe tendineux du genou

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
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