Question
In some patients, stroking the sole of the foot produces ____.
Answer
In some patients, stroking the sole of the foot produces extension (dorsiflexion) of the big toe, often with extension and abduction ("fanning") of the other toes. This abnormal response is termed the extensor plantar reflex, or Babinski reflex.
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