Grasset phenomenon

Gras·set phe·nom·e·non

(grah-sā'), in organic paralysis of the lower extremity, the supine patient can raise either limb separately, but not both together. Synonym(s): Grasset-Gaussel phenomenon

Gras·set phe·nom·e·non

(grah-sā' fĕ-nom'ĕ-non) In organic paralysis of the lower extremity, the supine patient can raise either limb separately, but not both together.

Grasset,

Joseph, French physician, 1849-1918. Grasset law - Synonym(s): Landouzy-Grasset lawGrasset phenomenon - in organic paralysis of the lower extremity, the patient, lying on his back, can raise either limb separately but not both together. Synonym(s): Grasset-Gaussel phenomenonGrasset sign - normal contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscle on the paralyzed side in cases of hemiplegia.Grasset-Gaussel phenomenon - Synonym(s): Grasset phenomenonLandouzy-Grasset law - see under Landouzy