Biceps reflex
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Biceps reflex
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Biceps reflex is a deep tendon reflex (DTR) test that examines the function of the C5 reflex arc and the C6 reflex arc. The test is performed by using a tendon hammer to quickly depress the biceps brachii tendon as it passes through the cubital fossa. Specifically, the test activates the stretch receptors inside the biceps brachii muscle which communicates mainly with the C5 spinal nerve and partially with the C6 spinal nerve to induce a reflex contraction of the biceps muscle and jerk of the fo
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Reflex test
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps_reflex
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2023-10-29T22:48:15Z
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