radial reflex


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Related to radial reflex: brachioradialis reflex

ra·di·al re·flex

on tapping the lower end of the radius, flexion of the forearm occurs, and sometimes, on strong percussion, flexion of the fingers.
See also: inverted radial reflex.
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radial reflex

Flexion of forearm resulting when the lower end of the radius is percussed.
See also: reflex
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