A normal lower abdominal reflex is characterized by contraction of the lower abdominal muscles and contraction of the umbilicus
a. downward. c. upward.
b. toward the stimulus. d. away from the stimulus.
B
Observe for contraction of the upper abdominal muscles upward and outward with a deviation of the umbilicus toward the stimulus. Observe for contraction of the lower abdominal muscles and contraction of the umbilicus toward the stimulus. The umbilicus does not contract upward, downward, or away from the stimulus.
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