plantar reflex
plantar reflex · plantar reflexes
A reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrumentA reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument.
Meaning
1 sensesA reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument.
flexion of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front in persons over the age of 2 years; under 2 years the results should be extension of the toes (Babinski reflex)
Forms
plural: plantar reflexes| Singular | plantar reflex |
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regular