finger-flexion reflex
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finger-thumb reflex — passive flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joint of one of the fingers causes flexion of the basal joint and extension of the terminal joint of the thumb; called also basal joint r. and Mayer r … Medical dictionary
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Hoffmann's sign — finger flexion reflex an abnormal reflex elicited by flicking the distal phalanx of the patient s middle finger sharply downwards. Hoffmann s sign is positive when there is a brisk flexion response in the index finger and thumb. It indicates an… … The new mediacal dictionary
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