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Brachioradialis Reflex
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Special instructions and comments
  • The brachioradialis tendon cannot be easily seen on some patients and may difficult to palpate, so knowledge of surface anatomy is important with this test.
  • Novice clinicians tend to strike the distal forearm and/or actually strike distal to the wrist joint (i.e., the muscle does not cross the wrist joint).
  • You should be able to palpate a response even if you cannot see it.

Alternative patient position

  • The brachioradialis reflex can also be tested with the patient positioned in supine.
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Section: Brachioradialis Reflex
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