(lūst fĕ-nom'ĕ-non) Foot eversion and dorsiflexion caused by tapping over the common peroneal nerve on the outer upper shin; occurs in tetany.
Lust,
Franz A., 20th century German pediatrician. Lust phenomenon - abduction with dorsal foot flexion related to latent tetany. Synonym(s): Lust sign; peroneal sign; peroneal nerve phenomenonLust sign - Synonym(s): Lust phenomenon