The Babinski sign.
Babinski's life and the story of the Babinski sign are summarised. The physiological basis of the sign is discussed.
Lance
J W
JW
Wales Medical Centre, 66 High Street, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia. jimlance@bigpond.com
D004850:Eponyms; D005602:France; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009188:Myelitis, Transverse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history / Q000503:physiopathology; D009462:Neurology / Q000266:history; D011712:Pyramidal Tracts / Q000503:physiopathology; D001405:Reflex, Babinski / Q000266:history*