Tests for coordination in Upper limbs: Finger Nose Test: Ask the patient to touch first his nose with his own index finger. and then the examiner index finger. If he perform these movements without making errors, coordination is normal. He is then asked to perform the same action with his eye … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
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...]
Determination of Plasma Protein by Biuret Method
Today we are going to do the determination of Plasma Protein by Biuret Method. Before we move on to the test, we will need to tell you about Biuret method. The presence of peptide bonds and other things such as Plasma Proteins can be checked with the help of this easy and most successful chemical … [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...]