________ 'S Sign Is a Result of a Neurologic Test

question 115

Short Answer

________ 's sign is a result of a neurologic test in which the metal handle of a percussion hammer is used to firmly stroke the lateral sole of the foot from the heel to the toes.

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Definitions:

Sediment

Particles of organic or inorganic matter that accumulate in a solid layer on the floor of water or on any surface.

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where rock masses slide horizontally past each other.

Underwater Landslide

A movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope in an underwater environment, often triggered by earthquakes or other disturbances.

Tsunami

Ocean waves of exceptionally long lengths triggered by significant disturbances such as seismic activity, volcanic explosions, or submarine landslides.