To assess for the plantar reflex, you should stroke the sole of the foot on the
a. outer aspect from the heel upward to the little toe.
b. inner aspect from the heel across the ball of the foot to just below the little toe.
c. outer aspect from the heel across the ball of the foot to just below the great toe.
d. inner aspect from the heel upward to the great toe.
C
With the handle of the reflex hammer, stroke the outer aspect of the sole of the foot from the heel across the ball of the foot to just below the great toe. Observe for plantar flexion of the toes.
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