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The brachioradialis reflex is observed during a neurological exam by striking the brachioradialis tendon directly with a hammer when the patient's arm is resting [1]. This reflex is caused by the C6 spinal nerve.
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The Precise Neurological Exam - Deep Tendon Reflexes
University of Dundee - Special Study Module in Stroke Medicine NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION
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