Mendel, Kurt

Mendel, Kurt

(mend'el) Ger. neurologist, 1874–1946.

Mendel-Bechterew reflex

See: Mendel-Bechterew reflex

Mendel reflex

Dorsal flexion of the second to fifth toes upon percussion of the dorsum of the foot.

Mendel,

Kurt, German neurologist, 1874-1946. Bekhterev-Mendel reflex - see under BekhterevMendel instep reflex - the foot being firmly supported on its inner side, a sharp tap on the dorsal tendons causes extension of the second to the fifth toes. Synonym(s): back of foot reflexMendel-Bekhterev reflex - Synonym(s): Bekhterev-Mendel reflex