Full physical exam walkthrough
Full Exam
Neurological Exam
This video shows the full exam as one continuous sequence. Each maneuver’s technique, findings, and evidence are in its own entry below.
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Related Systems / Regions
Maneuvers in This Exam
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Accommodation
Rule in:HConcussion, IEAdie Tonic Pupil, IEConvergence Insufficiency +4 more
Rule out:IEAdie Tonic Pupil, IEConvergence Insufficiency, IEDorsal Midbrain Syndrome +3 more
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Achilles Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Ankle jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, SHHypothyroidism, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy +5 more
Rule out:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, ICHypothyroidism, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy +5 more
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Alternate Cover Test
aka Cross-cover test, Test of skew
Rule in:VHVestibular Dysfunction, HStroke, IEHeterophoria
Rule out:VHStroke, HSkew Deviation, HVestibular Dysfunction +1 more
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Ankle Clonus
Rule in:IEUpper Motor Neuron Lesion
Rule out:IEUpper Motor Neuron Lesion
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Asterixis
aka Flapping tremor; liver flap
Rule in:IEMetabolic Encephalopathy, IEStructural Brain Lesion
Rule out:IEMetabolic Encephalopathy, IEStructural Brain Lesion
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Babinski Reflex
aka Plantar reflex
Rule in:VHUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, VHVascular Parkinsonism, IEMotor Neuron Disease +4 more
Rule out:SHUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, NHVascular Parkinsonism, IEMotor Neuron Disease +4 more
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Biceps Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Biceps jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, SHCervical Radiculopathy, IECervical Myelopathy +2 more
Rule out:MHPeripheral Neuropathy, NHCervical Radiculopathy, IECervical Myelopathy +2 more
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Brachioradialis Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Supinator jerk
Rule in:NHCervical Radiculopathy, IECervical Myelopathy
Rule out:NHCervical Radiculopathy, IECervical Myelopathy
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Brudzinski Sign
aka Nape-of-the-neck sign
Rule in:NHMeningitis
Rule out:NHMeningitis
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Convergence
aka Near point of convergence (NPC) test
Rule in:VHSerious Eye Disease, SHProlonged Concussion Recovery, IEConvergence Insufficiency
Rule out:VHVestibular Migraine, SHProlonged Concussion Recovery, SHSerious Eye Disease +1 more
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Cranial Nerve IX and X
Rule in:IEAspiration, IEBulbar Palsy, IEThyroid Carcinoma
Rule out:IEAspiration, IEBulbar Palsy, IEThyroid Carcinoma
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Cranial Nerve V
Rule in:ICOrbital Fracture, NHStroke, IEMidfacial Fracture +2 more
Rule out:NHOrbital Fracture, NHStroke, IEMidfacial Fracture +2 more
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Cranial Nerve VII
Rule in:VHStroke, IEFacial Weakness, IEPeripheral Facial Nerve Palsy
Rule out:NHStroke, IEFacial Weakness, IEPeripheral Facial Nerve Palsy
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Cranial Nerve XI
Rule in:IESpinal Accessory Nerve Palsy
Rule out:IESpinal Accessory Nerve Palsy
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Cranial Nerve XII
Rule in:IEHypoglossal Nerve Palsy, IEStroke
Rule out:IEHypoglossal Nerve Palsy, IEStroke
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Cremasteric Reflex
Rule in:ICTesticular Torsion, IESpinal Cord Lesion, IEUpper Motor Neuron Lesion
Rule out:SHTesticular Torsion, IESpinal Cord Lesion, IEUpper Motor Neuron Lesion
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Dix-Hallpike Maneuver
Rule in:IEPosterior Canal BPPV, IEVestibular Dysfunction
Rule out:IEPosterior Canal BPPV, IEVestibular Dysfunction
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Elbow Strength
Rule in:ICCervical Radiculopathy, NHDistal Biceps Tendon Rupture, IEDistal Triceps Tendon Rupture +1 more
Rule out:NHCervical Radiculopathy, ICDistal Biceps Tendon Rupture, IEDistal Triceps Tendon Rupture +1 more
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Extraocular Movements
Rule in:VHHyperthyroidism, VHStroke, SHMyasthenia Gravis +9 more
Rule out:VHMyasthenia Gravis, NHHyperthyroidism, NHOrbital Fracture +9 more
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Eye Inspection
Rule in:VHHyperthyroidism, HSerious Eye Disease, SHAnemia +18 more
Rule out:HConjunctivitis, SHHypovolemia, MHAnemia +18 more
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Finger Rub Test
Rule in:SHHearing Impairment
Rule out:VHHearing Impairment
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Finger-to-nose
Rule in:VHStroke, IECerebellar Disease, IEMultiple Sclerosis +2 more
Rule out:NHStroke, IECerebellar Disease, IEMultiple Sclerosis +2 more
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Gait Assessment
Rule in:VHStroke, HFalls, HVascular Parkinsonism +24 more
Rule out:SHDementia, SHVascular Parkinsonism, MHFalls +24 more
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Hand Strength
Rule in:MHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, NHMalnutrition, IEBrachial Plexopathy +3 more
Rule out:SHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, ICMalnutrition, IEBrachial Plexopathy +3 more
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Head Impulse Test
aka Head thrust test; Halmagyi test
Rule in:VHVestibular Dysfunction, HStroke
Rule out:VHStroke, HVestibular Dysfunction
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Heel-to-shin
aka Heel-knee-shin test
Rule in:IECerebellar Disease, IEMultiple Sclerosis, IESensory Ataxia
Rule out:IECerebellar Disease, IEMultiple Sclerosis, IESensory Ataxia
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HINTS Exam
Rule in:VHVestibular Dysfunction, HStroke
Rule out:VHStroke, HVestibular Dysfunction
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Hip Strength
Rule in:VHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, SHCushing Syndrome, ICGluteal Tendinopathy +6 more
Rule out:HLumbosacral Radiculopathy, SHGluteal Tendinopathy, NHCushing Syndrome +6 more
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Ipswich Touch Test
aka IpTT; Ipswich test
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy
Rule out:SHPeripheral Neuropathy
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Kernig Sign
Rule in:NHMeningitis, ICStroke
Rule out:NHMeningitis, NHStroke
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Knee Strength
Rule in:IEExtensor Mechanism Disruption, IEFemoral Neuropathy, IEFunctional Neurologic Disease +2 more
Rule out:IEExtensor Mechanism Disruption, IEFemoral Neuropathy, IEFunctional Neurologic Disease +2 more
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Light Touch Sensation
Rule in:SHStroke, ICCauda Equina Syndrome, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy +6 more
Rule out:NHCauda Equina Syndrome, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, NHStroke +6 more
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Mental Status Assessment
aka Mental status examination
Rule in:VHCirrhosis, VHDelirium, HDementia +6 more
Rule out:VHDementia, VHMajor Depressive Disorder, HDelirium +6 more
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Monofilament Testing
aka Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test
Rule in:SHPeripheral Neuropathy, MHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, NHDiabetic Foot Ulcer +1 more
Rule out:SHDiabetic Foot Ulcer, MHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, MHPeripheral Neuropathy +1 more
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Nuchal Rigidity
Rule in:HStroke, NHMeningitis, IESubarachnoid Hemorrhage
Rule out:NHMeningitis, NHStroke, IESubarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Nystagmus Characterization
Rule in:VHStroke, VHVestibular Dysfunction
Rule out:VHStroke, HVestibular Dysfunction
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Ophthalmoscopy
aka Fundoscopy
Rule in:VHGlaucoma, SHDiabetic Retinopathy, ICIncreased Intracranial Pressure +14 more
Rule out:SHGlaucoma, MHDiabetic Retinopathy, MHIncreased Intracranial Pressure +14 more
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Patellar Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Knee jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, SHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, IECerebellar Disease +5 more
Rule out:SHPeripheral Neuropathy, ICLumbosacral Radiculopathy, IECerebellar Disease +5 more
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Phalen Test
Rule in:MHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rule out:MHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Pronator Drift
Rule in:VHBrain Tumor, VHFunctional Neurologic Disease, HStroke +5 more
Rule out:VHFunctional Neurologic Disease, VHStroke, MHBrain Tumor +5 more
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Proprioception Toe Test
Rule in:HPeripheral Neuropathy
Rule out:VHPeripheral Neuropathy
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Pupillary Light Reaction
Rule in:VHSerious Eye Disease, HPoor Neurologic Outcome, HStructural Brain Lesion +11 more
Rule out:SHSerious Eye Disease, MHPoor Neurologic Outcome, MHStructural Brain Lesion +11 more
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Rinne Test
Rule in:IEHearing Impairment
Rule out:IEHearing Impairment
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Romberg Test
aka Romberg sign
Rule in:SHFalls, SHLumbar Spinal Stenosis, IESensory Ataxia +3 more
Rule out:MHLumbar Spinal Stenosis, NHFalls, IESensory Ataxia +3 more
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Sharp Sensation
Rule in:HPeripheral Neuropathy, SHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, NHRadiculopathy +5 more
Rule out:SHPeripheral Neuropathy, NHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, NHRadiculopathy +5 more
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Shoulder Strength
Rule in:HInfraspinatus Tear, SHSupraspinatus Tear, IEBrachial Plexopathy +3 more
Rule out:HSupraspinatus Tear, NHInfraspinatus Tear, IEBrachial Plexopathy +3 more
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Speech Assessment
Rule in:VHStroke, SHAspiration, SHParkinson Disease +5 more
Rule out:SHAspiration, SHHypovolemia, SHParkinson Disease +5 more
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Spurling Test
aka Foraminal compression test
Rule in:VHCervical Disc Herniation, IECervical Foraminal Stenosis, IECervical Radiculopathy
Rule out:VHCervical Disc Herniation, IECervical Foraminal Stenosis, IECervical Radiculopathy
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Straight Leg Raise
aka Lasègue sign
Rule in:SHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, NHLumbar Disc Herniation, IECauda Equina Syndrome
Rule out:SHLumbar Disc Herniation, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, IECauda Equina Syndrome
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Swinging Flashlight Test
aka Alternating light test
Rule in:SHGlaucoma, SHMultiple Sclerosis, IEMacular Disease +3 more
Rule out:ICGlaucoma, NHMultiple Sclerosis, IEMacular Disease +3 more
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Tandem Gait
aka Heel-to-toe walking
Rule in:HAtypical Parkinsonism, SHParkinson Disease, SHVestibular Dysfunction +4 more
Rule out:HAtypical Parkinsonism, HParkinson Disease, SHVestibular Dysfunction +4 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Timed Up-and-go Test
Rule in:HAtypical Parkinsonism, SHParkinson Disease, NHFalls
Rule out:HParkinson Disease, SHAtypical Parkinsonism, NHFalls
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Tinel Test of the Elbow
aka Hoffmann-Tinel sign
Rule in:NHCubital Tunnel Syndrome
Rule out:NHCubital Tunnel Syndrome
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Tinel Test of the Wrist
aka Hoffmann-Tinel sign
Rule in:SHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rule out:MHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Triceps Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Triceps jerk
Rule in:NHCervical Radiculopathy
Rule out:ICCervical Radiculopathy
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Vibratory Sensation
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, ICCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rule out:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, NHCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Visual Acuity
Rule in:VHRefractive Error, IEDiabetic Retinopathy, IEVisual Impairment
Rule out:HRefractive Error, IEDiabetic Retinopathy, IEVisual Impairment
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Visual Field Testing
Rule in:HVisual Field Defect, IEMacular Disease, IEOptic Nerve Disease +3 more
Rule out:SHVisual Field Defect, IEMacular Disease, IEOptic Nerve Disease +3 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Weber Test
Rule in:VHHearing Impairment
Rule out:SHHearing Impairment
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Whispered Voice Test
Rule in:HHearing Impairment
Rule out:VHHearing Impairment