Biceps Reflexes
- There are three reflexes in the upper limb:
- The biceps reflex
- The triceps reflex
- The supinator reflexes
- Biceps Reflex The biceps reflex is tested by supporting the patient’s arm, with it flexed at roughly 60 degrees, placing your thumb over the biceps tendon and hitting your thumb with the tendon hammer. It is vital to get your patient to relax as much as possible and for you to take the entire weight of their arm. Root value C5-C6
