Testing of a tendon reflex often permits the diagnostician to determine the specific site of nerve damage. A poor biceps tendon response would indicate injury or damage to which spinal segment(s)
A)C4
B)C5- C7
C)C8 and T1
D)C6-C9
E)C3-C6

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The biceps reflex is mediated by the C5- C7 spinal segments. A poor response in this reflex would suggest injury or damage to nerve roots at these levels.

Testing of a Tendon Reflex Often Permits the Diagnostician to Determine