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This reflex is elicited by lightly stroking or poking the superior and medial (inner) part of the thigh—regardless of the direction of stroke. [1] The normal response is an immediate contraction of the cremaster muscle that pulls up the testicle ipsilaterally (on the same side of the body). The reflex utilizes sensory and motor fibers from ...
The cremaster muscle is a paired structure made of thin layers of striated and smooth muscle that covers the testicles and the spermatic cords in human males. It consists of the lateral and medial parts.
A fasciculation, or muscle twitch, is a spontaneous, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation, involving fine muscle fibers. [1] They are common, with as many as 70% of people experiencing them. [ 1 ]
The Best Inner-Thigh Workout Long story short, the inner thigh muscles are key players when it comes to having strong, toned legs. They may not be the main characters of leg day, but do deserve ...
The cremasteric reflex normally causes elevation of the testicle by stroking the inner thigh. [1] Absence is especially common in children, but its presence does not exclude a diagnosis of testicular torsion. [6] On physical examination, the testis can be swollen, tender, high-riding, and with an abnormal transverse lie. [20]
The cremasteric reflex (elevation of the testicle in response to stroking the upper inner thigh) remains normal. [1] This is a useful sign to distinguish it from testicular torsion. If there is pain relieved by elevation of the testicle, this is called Prehn's sign , which is, however, non-specific and is not useful for diagnosis. [ 13 ]
Ouchi gari (大内刈): Big inner reap; Sasae tsurikomi ashi (支釣込足): Propping and drawing ankle throw; Tsubame gaeshi (燕返): Swallow counter; Uchi mata (内股): Inner-thigh; Uchi mata gaeshi (内股返): Inner-thigh counter; Unrecognized techniques: Osoto gake (大外掛): Great outer hook; Kouchi gake (小内掛): Small inner hook
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