What does Reflexes 2 in medical terms mean?
Reflexes 2 is a term indicating normal deep tendon reflexes elicited by percussion using a reflex hammer at multiple sites with no evidence of pathologic reflexes.
Deep tendon reflexes are involuntary muscle contractions that occur when a tendon is struck with a reflex hammer. They are used to assess the function of the nervous system.
The biceps reflex is elicited by tapping the biceps tendon just below the elbow. The triceps reflex is elicited by tapping the triceps tendon just above the elbow. The patellar reflex is elicited by tapping the patellar tendon just below the knee. The ankle reflex is elicited by tapping the Achilles tendon just above the heel.
Pathologic reflexes are reflexes that are not normally present or that are exaggerated in response to a stimulus. They may be a sign of a neurological disorder. Some examples of pathologic reflexes include the Babinski reflex, the Hoffman reflex, and the clonus reflex.
Reflexes 2 is a normal finding and does not indicate any underlying medical condition.