The Brachioradialis reflex also known as supinator reflex is observed during a neurological exam by striking the brachioradialis tendon directly with a hammer when the patient's arm is relaxing. This reflex is carried by the radial nerve (spinal level: C5,C6)
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Simulation Type |
Condition, Using interactive animation |
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Gender Specific |
No, Common for both genders |
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Condition Simulated
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● No evidence of contraction. Rated as 0 ● Slight reflex (Normal)-rated as 2+ ● Super-normal (hyper-reflexic) rated as 3+ ● Clonus: Repetitive shortening of the muscle after a single stimulation rated as 4+ |
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Procedure |
● The system will display patient's hand held by a doctor. ● Hit "Strike" button to strike the patient’s wrist with a hammer. ● To test the other hand, click on the toggle button ,”Show right”/”Show left”. ● An animation of the patient’s wrist movement will be played. ● Note the rate of patient’s wrist movement. ● Patient's response rate will will be indicated in a response box. |