Pain with extension, called ____'s sign, is another indication of meningeal irritation.

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Kernig's sign is a test used to detect meningeal irritation. It involves an attempt to straighten the patient's leg from a flexed position while the patient is lying flat on their back. If the patient experiences pain or resistance in the hamstring muscles or lower back, this indicates irritation of the meninges surrounding the spinal cord.

Pain with Extension, Called ____'S Sign, Is Another Indication of Meningeal