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