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Medical Conditions - Abdominal Reflex

The abdominal reflex is a superficial neurological reflex stimulated by stroking the abdomen around the umbilicus. It occurs due to the contractions in the abdominal muscles in the abdomen's quadrant and can help to determine the level of a central nervous system (CNS) lesion.

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Abdominal Reflex - An Overview

An abdominal reflex is a superficial, involuntary sequence of actions that occurs when stricken in the naval region.

3 min readFebruary 15, 2023