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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Psychophysiology > Reflex > Reflex, Abdominal
Psychological Phenomena > Psychophysiology > Reflex > Reflex, Abdominal
... > Natural Science Disciplines > Biological Science Disciplines > Physiology > Psychophysiology > Reflex > Reflex, Abdominal
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Nervous System Physiological Phenomena > Reflex > Reflex, Abdominal
... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Neurologic Examination > Reflex > Reflex, Abdominal
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Reflex, Abdominal  

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Note

  • reflex contraction of abdom wall: read MeSH definition; not for reflex responses of organs within abdom cavity

Scope note

  • 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 & Best & Taylor's Physiological Basis of Medical Practice, 12th ed, p1073)

History note

  • 91(70); was see under REFLEX 1970-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012020

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