Tag: motor reflexes


AREFLEXIA

Introduction and Definition of Areflexia Areflexia, derived from the Greek prefix ‘a-‘ meaning absence and ‘reflexus’ meaning bending back, is a critical clinical sign defined as the complete and persistent absence of **basic motor reflexes**. This condition signifies a profound disruption in the neurological pathways responsible for involuntary muscle responses. Unlike hyporeflexia, which refers to […]

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