A contraction of the upper portion of the rectus abdominis muscle when the skin of the epigastrium above is scratched. ... Synonym: supraumbilical reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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contraction of the abdominal muscles caused by stimulating the skin of the epigastrium or over the fifth and sixth intercostal spaces near the axilla.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a contraction of the upper portion of the rectus abdominis muscle when the skin of the epigastrium above is scratched. Synonyms: supraumbilical reflex1
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