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Dictionary » F » Finger-thumb reflex Finger-thumb reflexFinger-thumb reflex --> basal joint reflex opposition and adduction of the thumb with flexion at its metacarpophalangeal joint and extension at its interphalangeal joint, when firm passive flexion of the third, fourth, or fifth finger is made; the reflex is present normally but is absent in pyramidal lesions. Synonym: finger-thumb reflex, mayers reflex. ![]()
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Results from our forumRe: Are tissues in the body capable of sensing pain?... to the light then suddenly exposed to large amount of it, it illicits reflex such as covering it or turning away from it "When a stimulus ... why its there? . Also, when you touch a hot stove you don't burn your finger immediately, because the very high temperature alerts the body "Hey ...
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Are tissues in the body capable of sensing pain?... the case of light. Also, when you touch a hot stove you don't burn your finger immediately, because the very high temperature alerts the body "Hey ... hot and will burn you"(not the best example cause that is a spinal reflex, but still you see my point)
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Sonic reflexes<well, what would happen when you dip the finger of a person who is in a coma?> You have'nt read my question in the first ... & tongue) connected to his\her processor(Brain). As all the reflexes are consequences of the defense mecahnism engaged by the processor, the ...
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