What is the response of tricep reflex?

The test can be performed by tapping the triceps tendon with the sharp end of a reflex hammer while the forearm is hanging loose at a right angle to the arm. A sudden contraction of the triceps muscle causes extension, and indicates a normal reflex.

Which spinal cord level is associated with triceps tendon reflex?

The tendon jerk

Level	Deep (muscle) reflex	Other reflexes
C5, 6	Biceps Bracioradialis (radial)
7	Triceps
8	Finger
T7–9	Abdominal upper	Abdominal upper

What nerve causes triceps?

The triceps brachii muscle is the sole muscle occupying the posterior compartment of the upper arm and is innervated by the radial nerve (C6–C8).

Are 2+ reflexes normal?

1+ = a slight but definitely present response; may or may not be normal. 2+ = a brisk response; normal. 3+ = a very brisk response; may or may not be normal. 4+ = a tap elicits a repeating reflex (clonus); always abnormal.

What is a 2+ reflex?

1+ = a slight but definitely present response; may or may not be normal. 2+ = a brisk response; normal. 3+ = a very brisk response; may or may not be normal.

What is the muscle under the tricep?

It contains four muscles – three in the anterior compartment (biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis), and one in the posterior compartment (triceps brachii).

What is a normal deep tendon reflex?

What does +1 reflex mean?

What are the 3 DTR’s for the upper extremity?

There are five primary deep tendon reflexes: bicep, brachioradialis, triceps, patellar, and ankle. Each reflex corresponds to a particular root and muscle and will evaluate the integrity of the root and associated nerve. NINDS grading of DTR ranges from 0 to 4. A normal response is grade 2 or 3.