Heel-shin test

Examining the Motor System | Neurological Examination | Neurology and Neurosurgery

Lower Limbs
Byepsuadmin August 25, 2014July 3, 2015

Subtitles in English for this video can be displayed by clicking on (first button on the bottom right hand corner of the video). Inspection of the Lower Limbs After positioning the patient on the bed and ensuring adequate exposure, the lower limbs should be inspected as follow: The examiner should stand at the end of the bed and…

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Cerebellar Signs | Neurological Signs

Heel-shin Test
Byepsuadmin August 20, 2014June 15, 2022

In this video, the patient exhibits a positive heel-shin test on the right side. Compared to the left (normal) side, the right lower limb is seen to be rather clumsy. The heel-shin test is a test to screen for ipsilateral cerebellar function. Once again, clear instructions are required for this test, and you could see…

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