The normal finding from the Babinski reflex is:
a. fanning out of the toes.
b. upwards curl of the big toe.
c. pain in the big toe.
d. downwards curl of the big toe.
d
The plantar reflex is evaluated by stroking the sole of
the foot with one continuous movement from the heel to the
toes. Normally, the big toe curls downwards in response to
this stimulus. An abnormal response, Babinski's sign, when
there is dorsiflexion of the big toe and fanning of the other
toes, indicates upper motor neuron disease.
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