Throckmorton reflex


Throckmorton reflex

(throk′mort″ŏn) [Thomas Bentley Throckmorton, U.S. neurologist, 1885–1961] The extension of the great toe and flexion of the other toes when the dorsum of the foot is percussed in the metatarsophalangeal region.

Throckmorton,

Thomas Bentley, U.S. neurologist, 1885-1961. Throckmorton reflex - causes extension of the great toe and flexion of the other toes by stroking the dorsum of the foot.Throckmorton sign - corticospinal tract response characterized by dorsiflexion of toes.