Brissaud's reflex
Brissaud's reflex
Brissaud's reflex (pronunciation: bri-soh's ree-fleks) is a medical term referring to a specific type of reflex observed in the human body. It is named after the French neurologist Edouard Brissaud, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Brissaud's reflex" is derived from the name of Edouard Brissaud, a French neurologist who made significant contributions to the field of neurology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term "reflex" comes from the Latin reflexus, meaning "bent back", and refers to an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.
Definition
Brissaud's reflex is a neurological reflex that is characterized by the dorsiflexion of the big toe when the inner side of the sole of the foot is stroked. This reflex is often used in neurological examinations to assess the integrity of the central nervous system, particularly the spinal cord.
Related Terms
- Reflex: An automatic, involuntary reaction to a stimulus.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Central nervous system: The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
- Spinal cord: The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brissaud's reflex
- Wikipedia's article - Brissaud's reflex
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