Reflex, Abdominal

Contractions of the abdominal muscles upon stimulation of the skin (superficial abdominal reflex) or tapping neighboring bony structures (deep abdominal reflex). The superficial reflex may be weak or absent, for example, after a stroke, a sign of upper (suprasegmental) motor neuron lesions. (Stedman, 25th ed and Best and Taylor's Physiological Basis of Medical Practice, 12th ed, p1073)

Year introduced: 1991(1970)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.376.550.650.650, E01.370.600.550.650.650, G11.561.731.580

MeSH Unique ID: D012020

Entry Terms:

• Abdominal Reflex

Previous Indexing:

• Abdominal Wall (1966-1969)
• Reflex (1966-1969)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological
Neurologic Examination
Reflex
Reflex, Abdominal

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Neurologic Examination
Reflex
Reflex, Abdominal

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Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Reflex
Reflex, Abdominal