Babinski Reflex Apr 2026

To elicit the reflex, a clinician firmly strokes the lateral aspect of the sole of the foot from the heel toward the toes using a blunt object. : The toes curl downward (flexion).

: The big toe moves upward (dorsiflexion) and the other toes fan outward. Babinski reflex: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia babinski reflex

The (also known as the Babinski sign or plantar reflex ) is a foundational neurological test used to evaluate the integrity of the corticospinal tract , the primary pathway for voluntary movement connecting the brain to the spinal cord. 1. Test Procedure To elicit the reflex, a clinician firmly strokes