Skin reflex

Special test for the neck

Plantar reflex downward (Normal)

Plantar reflex inverted (Babinski sign)

Miller T., Johnston SC. Should the Babinski sign be part of the routine neurological examination? Neurology. 2005;65:1165-1168

Test characteristics: Sens 35, Spec 77, LR+ 1.5, LR- 0.8

Babinski sign

Babinski sign, a possible injury in the corticospinal tract (pyramidal tracts) causes a pure spinal reflex to be triggered
The big toe slowly bends upward and the toes fan out
Normal phenomenon in children up to 2 years of age

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