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READ CAREFULLY:

1. Taylor, Lillis, & LeMone, Chapter 25 (pp. 497- 499)
2. Bickley, Chapter 16 (pp. 540 - 541; 586 - 592)
3. Class lecture notes off the Internet

TERMS TO KNOW:

1. Clonus
   1. rapidly alternating involuntary contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscles

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Read the following PRIOR to class:
   1. Taylor, Lillis, & LeMone, Chapter 25 (pp. 497 - 499)
   2. Bickley, Chapter 16 (pp. 540 - 541; 586 - 592)
   3. Class lecture notes off the Internet

STUDY QUESTIONS TO REVIEW FOR TEST:

1. Purposes of assessing the reflexes.
2. Function of the reflexes.
3. Structure of the reflexes.
4. Pertinent history related to assessing the reflexes.
5. Correct technique for testing the biceps reflex, testing the triceps reflex, testing the supinator, or brachioradialis, reflex, testing the patellar (knee) reflex, testing the Achilles (ankle) reflex, testing the abdominal reflex, testing the cremasteric reflex, testing the plantar (Babinksi) reflex, testing for ankle clonus.
6. Normal findings obtained from testing the biceps reflex, testing the triceps reflex, testing the supinator, or brachioradialis, reflex, testing the patellar (knee) reflex, testing the Achilles (ankle) reflex, testing the abdominal reflex, testing the cremasteric reflex, testing the plantar (Babinksi) reflex, testing for ankle clonus.
7. Implications of variations from testing the biceps reflex, testing the triceps reflex, testing the supinator, or brachioradialis, reflex, testing the patellar (knee) reflex, testing the Achilles (ankle) reflex, testing the abdominal reflex, testing the cremasteric reflex, testing the plantar (Babinksi) reflex, testing for ankle clonus.

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