Reflex Mento-Mental

The mento-mental reflex (Latin mentum - chin) is one of the types of reflexes that occurs in response to irritation of the chin. This reflex is associated with the functioning of the central nervous system and can be used to diagnose various diseases.

The mental-mental reflex manifests itself in the form of contraction of the muscles of the face and neck in response to touching the chin or lightly tapping it. This reflex is one of the simplest and most frequently used in medical practice. It allows you to assess the state of the nervous system and its reaction to various stimuli.

In a normal state, the mental-mental reflex manifests itself quickly and clearly. However, if the reflex is weakened or absent, this may indicate the presence of disturbances in the central nervous system. In this case, it is necessary to conduct a more detailed examination and identify the cause of the violation.

In addition, the mento-mental reflex can be used to check the condition of the muscles of the face and neck. If the muscles of the face and neck are weakened, this may be a sign of a disorder of the nervous system or other diseases.

Thus, the mental-mental reflex is an important tool in medical practice and can help in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases of the central nervous system.