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  2. Neurological examination - Wikipedia

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    A neurological examination is the assessment of sensory neuron and motor responses, especially reflexes, to determine whether the nervous system is impaired. This typically includes a physical examination and a review of the patient's medical history , [ 1 ] but not deeper investigation such as neuroimaging .

  3. Romberg's test - Wikipedia

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    Romberg's test, Romberg's sign, or the Romberg maneuver is a test used in an exam of neurological function for balance. The exam is based on the premise that a person requires at least two of the three following senses to maintain balance while standing: proprioception (the ability to know one's body position in space)

  4. Cranial nerve examination - Wikipedia

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    Some example stimuli include cinnamon, cloves, and toothpaste. Loss of the sense of smell is called anosmia and can be either unilateral or bilateral. Bilateral loss can occur with rhinitis, smoking, or aging. Unilateral loss indicates a possible nerve lesion or deviated septum. This test is usually skipped on a cranial nerve exam. [1]

  5. Upper limb neurological examination - Wikipedia

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    An upper limb neurological examination is part of the neurological examination, and is used to assess the motor and sensory neurons which supply the upper limbs. This assessment helps to detect any impairment of the nervous system, being used both as a screening and an investigative tool.

  6. Hoffmann's reflex - Wikipedia

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    Hoffmann's reflex (Hoffmann's sign, sometimes simply Hoffmann's, or finger flexor reflex) [1] is a neurological examination finding elicited by a reflex test which can help verify the presence or absence of issues arising from the corticospinal tract. It is named after neurologist Johann Hoffmann. [2]

  7. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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    neurology, ophthalmology: lesions of cranial nerve IV: test for palsy of superior oblique muscle: Bing's sign: Paul Robert Bing: neurology: pyramidal tract lesions: extension of the great toe on pricking the dorsum of the foot with a pin Biot's respiration: Camille Biot: neurology: brain stem herniation: quick shallow respirations followed by ...

  8. Neurogenic claudication - Wikipedia

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    The neurologic exam, straight leg raise, and femoral nerve stretch are typically normal. Abnormal signs may be revealed if the patient is observed walking until they exhibit NC. For example, a positive "stoop test" is observed if bending forward or stooping while walking relieves symptoms. [2]

  9. Two-point discrimination - Wikipedia

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    Two-point discrimination (2PD) is the ability to discern that two nearby objects touching the skin are truly two distinct points, not one.It is often tested with two sharp points during a neurological examination [1]: 632 [2]: 71 and is assumed to reflect how finely innervated an area of skin is.