Your patient with a cervical herniated disc presents with a weakened biceps reflex. The biceps reflex is a test of the following spinal nerves:
A. C3 to C4
B. C4 to C5
C. C5 to C6
D. C7 to T1
ANS: C
Box 15.3 Deep Tendon Reflexes
Biceps: C5, C6
Brachioradialis: C5, C6
Triceps: C6, C7
Patellar: L3, L4
Achilles: S1
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