Question 78 · LEK · Cross-cutting topics
“A child is standing with their feet joined and upper limbs put forward, with extended elbows, carpal joints and fingers. The test is performed with the patient’s eyes open and then repeated with their eyes closed”. This description characterizes:
- A. examination of the Rossolimo’s reflex.
- B. examination of the Oppenheim’s reflex.
- C. examination of the Babinski sign.
- D. examination of the cremasteric reflex.
- E. Romberg’s test.
Hint
Distinguish tests of pathological reflexes from a test of static balance comparing visual and proprioceptive control.
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