Beevor's sign
Beevor's sign is a medical sign that indicates damage to the spinal cord. It is named after the British neurologist Charles Edward Beevor (1854–1908).
Pronunciation
Beevor's sign is pronounced as /ˈbiːvər/ or /ˈbiːvɔːr/.
Etymology
The term "Beevor's sign" is named after Charles Edward Beevor, a British neurologist who first described the sign in 1898.
Definition
Beevor's sign is a clinical sign in neurology that indicates upper motor neuron lesion of the lower thoracic and upper lumbar regions of the spinal cord. It is observed as an upward movement of the umbilicus (navel) when the patient attempts to sit up while lying flat. This occurs due to the unopposed action of the thoracic muscles, as the lower abdominal muscles are paralyzed.
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References
- Beevor CE. The Croonian Lectures on muscular movements and their representation in the central nervous system. Lancet 1900;1:1179–84, 1233–7, 1297–1302, 1353–8.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beevor's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Beevor's sign
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