NEUROLOGY
CEREBELLAR SYNDROME
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Question
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Pendular knee jerk is due to the lesion of
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Archicerebellum
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Paleocerebellum
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Neocerebellum
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -an abnormal patellar reflex observed in patients with a lesion of the cerebellum, in which the leg continues to move several times after the initial reflex.
Detailed explanation-2: -Clinical significance On the other hand, multiple oscillation of the leg (pendular reflex) following the tap may be a sign of cerebellar diseases. Exaggerated (brisk) deep tendon reflexes such as this can be found in upper motor neuron lesions, hyperthyroidism, anxiety or nervousness.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hypotonia. “Pendular” knee jerk, leg keeps swinging after knee jerk more than 4 times (4 or less is normal).
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