reflexes
Last reviewed 01/2018
The following are key reflexes in the neurological examination: SITE REFLEX ROOT / NERVE
- cranial nerves jaw 5th cranial nerve
- upper limbs biceps C5,6 brachioradialis C6 triceps C7 finger flexion C8
- trunk abdominal T7-12 cremaster L1
- lower limbs knee L3,4 hamstring L5,S1 ankle (L5),S1
- sphincters bulbocavernous S3,4,5 anal S4,5