Souques phenomenon

Souques phenomenon

S12-873680 (soo-ke′) [A. A. Souques, Fr. neurologist, 1860–1944] Finger extension on the involved side of a hemiplegic patient when the extremity is raised to a position 90° above shoulder flexion or abduction.

Souques,

Alexandre Achille, French neurologist, 1860-1944. Souques phenomenon - Synonym(s): Souques signSouques sign - lack of leg extension when patient sitting in chair is quickly pushed over backward; seen in advanced striatal dysfunction. Synonym(s): Souques phenomenon