biceps brachii tendon is where you hit to test your ankle jerk reflexes.
where do you hit to test your ankle jerk reflexes?
biceps brachii tendon
Na
Na
section::::absent ankle jerk.





























the achilles reflex checks if the s and s nerve roots are intact and could be indicative of sciatic nerve pathology. it is classically delayed in hypothyroidism. this reflex is usually absent in disk herniations at the l—s level. a reduction in the ankle jerk reflex may also be indicative of peripheral neuropathy.





























section::::absent ankle jerk.:common causes.





























bullet::::- lumbar herniated disk syndrome





























bullet::::- lumbar spinal stenosis





























bullet::::- endocrine disorders





























bullet::::- hypothyroidism





























bullet::::- sciatic neuropathy





























bullet::::- lumbosacral plexus disorder





























bullet::::- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis





























bullet::::- cauda equina syndrome





























bullet::::- lumbar radiculopathy





























bullet::::- holmes-adie syndrome





























bullet::::- idiopathic





























bullet::::- trauma
ankle jerk reflex