The Babinski sign

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2002 Oct;73(4):360-2. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.73.4.360.

Abstract

Babinski's life and the story of the Babinski sign are summarised. The physiological basis of the sign is discussed.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Eponyms
  • France
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Myelitis, Transverse / diagnosis
  • Myelitis, Transverse / history
  • Myelitis, Transverse / physiopathology
  • Neurology / history
  • Pyramidal Tracts / physiopathology
  • Reflex, Babinski / history*

Personal name as subject

  • Joseph Felix Francois Babinski