Grasset phenomenon

Gras·set phe·nom·e·non

(grah-sā'),

in organic paralysis of the lower extremity, the supine patient can raise either limb separately, but not both together.

Synonym(s): Grasset-Gaussel phenomenon

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Gras·set phe·nom·e·non

(grah-sā' fĕ-nom'ĕ-non)

In organic paralysis of the lower extremity, the supine patient can raise either limb separately, but not both together.

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Grasset,

Joseph, French physician, 1849-1918.

Grasset law - Synonym(s): Landouzy-Grasset law

Grasset phenomenon - in organic paralysis of the lower extremity, the patient, lying on his back, can raise either limb separately but not both together. Synonym(s): Grasset-Gaussel phenomenon

Grasset sign - normal contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscle on the paralyzed side in cases of hemiplegia.

Grasset-Gaussel phenomenon - Synonym(s): Grasset phenomenon

Landouzy-Grasset law - see under Landouzy

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