Brain reflex


qua·dri·pe·dal ex·ten·sor re·flex

extension of the arm of a hemiplegic patient when turned prone as if on all fours. Synonym(s): Brain reflex

qua·dri·pe·dal ex·ten·sor re·flex

(kwahd'ri-ped'ăl eks-ten'sŏr rē'fleks) Extension of the arm of a hemiplegic patient when turned prone as if on all fours.
Synonym(s): Brain reflex.

Brain reflex

(bran) [Walter Russell Brain, Brit. physician, 1895–1966] Extension of the flexed arm when the quadrupedal posture is assumed. Synonym: quadrupedal extensor reflex

Brain,

Lord W. Russell, English physician, 1895-1966. Brain reflex - extension of the arm of a hemiplegic patient when turned prone as if on all fours. Synonym(s): quadripedal extensor reflex