Which of the following BEST defines atrophy?
structuresa.
b. Also known as Achilles reflex, this test reveals the rate of contraction of the calf muscles and tendons when the Achilles tendon is struck; tests the neurologic reflexes that occur when the Achilles tendon is sharply struck by a physician during a physical examination
c. The decrease of mass in a muscle, organ, or other tissue, most often caused by changes in nutrition or disease c.
d. An abnormal tightening or shortening of muscles, usually in the extremities, that permanently limits the movement of the body part
Question 2
_______ the specifically identified clinical, pathological, and anatomic findings that are listed in the 1997 Documentation Guidelines for the general multisystem physical examination
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The gill-withdrawal reflex in the sea slug.
Pathologic reflex: Babinski.
Ankle Reflex Test
Corticosteroids (Glucocorticoids) and Adrenal Atrophy
The elicitation of a stretch reflex. All of the muscle spindles in a muscle are activated during a ...
Testing the brachioradialis reflex