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ankle jerk |
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jerk a sudden reflex or involuntary movement. ankle jerk see gastrocnemius reflex. biceps jerk called also elbow jerk; see biceps reflex. elbow jerk see biceps jerk (above). jerk nystagmus see vestibular nystagmus. patellar jerk see patellar reflex. tendon jerk see tendon reflex. ankle jerk Ankle reflex, see there, aka Achilles tendon reflex How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Neurological examination of the lower limbs revealed normal sensation, an absent left ankle jerk reflex, and decreased strength (force-generating capacity) of the left gastrocnemius muscle, with the patient unable to perform a left leg heel raise while standing. On neurologic examination, she had 4/5 muscle strength in the plantar flexor muscle on the left, and the ankle jerk was absent. A characteristic bedside indicator of profound hypothyroidism is prolonged ankle jerk relaxation phase (AJRP). |
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