Question

State the vertebral level whose intactness is assessed when eliciting each of these reflexes: brachioradialis relex

Answer 1

Answer;

Biceps reflex:: (C5-C6)--blow to biceps tendon

Triceps reflex: (C7-C8)--blow to triceps tendon

Brachioradialis reflex: C5-C6)--blow to forearm, 2-3 cm above radial styloid process

Quadriceps reflex: (C2-C4)--(knee ) strike tendon just below patella

Achilles reflex: (C5-S2): ankle