Mendel-Bechterew reflex


Bech·te·rew-Men·del re·flex

(bek-ter'yĕv men'dĕl), plantar flexion of the toes caused by percussion of the dorsum of the foot; present in a pyramidal lesion. Synonym(s): dorsum pedis reflex, Mendel-Bechterew reflex

Mendel-Bechterew reflex

(mĕn′dl-)n. See Bechterew-Mendel reflex.

Bech·te·rew-Men·del re·flex

(bek-ter'yev men'dĕl rē'fleks) Percussion of the dorsum of the foot causes flexion of the toes; present in a pyramidal lesion.
Synonym(s): Mendel-Bechterew reflex.

Mendel-Bechterew reflex

[ Mendel, Kurt + Bechterew, Vladimir Mikhailovich] Plantar flexion of the toes in response to percussion of the dorsum of the foot.