Which of the following BEST defines atrophy?
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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.
Triceps Reflex Test
Testing the patellar reflex with a percussion hammer.
The patellar reflex. (A) Striking the patellar ligament excites the quadriceps muscle spindles.(B) ...
Thumbwalking the spinal reflex on the medial edge of the foot.
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position
Reflex Pathways