Apparatus: Patellar hammer and Examination couch, subject, cotton wool, torch, tongue depressor, probe. Clinical hammer/patellar hammer consists of a long metallic handle, at one end of it is a triangular rubber piece is attached. The rubber piece has two ends, one pointed in other broad. This … [Read more...]
To Demonstrate The Power Of Different Muscles Of Subject
Testing the power of Muscles of Upper Limb: Abductor pllicis Brevis: The patient is asked to abduct his thumb is a plane at right angle to the palmer aspect of the index finger, against the resistance of the examiner's own thumb. The muscle can be seen and felt to contract. Opponens … [Read more...]
Clinical Examination of Motor System
Examination of motor system is done under following headings: Bulk of muscles. Tone of muscles. Strength/power of muscles. Reflexes. Coordination of movements. Gait Involuntary movement. 1. Bulk of Muscles: This is estimated by inspection and palpation. Measure the … [Read more...]
To Study The Response of Skin To Blunt Injury (Triple Response)
A firm strong stroke across the skin using a pencil point or a key produces series of responses classified as: Red reaction. Flare formation. Wheal formation This is known as triple response. Red Reaction: At the site of stroke, a red line appears. It is because of histamine and … [Read more...]
Clinical Examination of Sensory System
During examination of sensory system test various types of sensations: Peripheral Nervous System Functions: Here are some of the PNSF (peripheral nervous system functions): Tactile sensibility Pain Temperature Sense of Position Vibrations Presence of any abnormal … [Read more...]