Reflex Carporadial

Carparadial reflex

The carporadial (or Carpal) reflex is a reflex that manifests itself in the movement of the muscles of the wrist and fingers when the radial nerve is irritated. This reflex is associated with the function of flexion and extension of the arms, as well as supination and pronation of the wrist.

The mechanism of the carpal reflex may differ depending on the muscles involved. Some muscles, such as the pronators and extensors of the wrist, receive stimulation from the radial nerve, while other muscles (such as the extension of the small fingers) receive stimulation from the general motor pathway.

The carpal reflex can be either pathological (dysfunctional) or normal. In the case of carpal reflex pathology, there is a decrease or weakening of the movement of the muscles of the wrist or fingers in response to stimulation of the radial nerve when performing special tests. This can lead to various pathologies in the wrist and hands

The carerado reflex is a reflexive contraction of the muscles of the hand and fingers in response to irritation of the skin of the palm. The reflex act is carried out by the lateral carpal muscles (supinator, pronator), interosseous and intermetacarpal muscles, as well as the abductor pollicis muscle. When carrying out ref