Tracing test

Tracing test is also called "lower limb space exercise test". During the examination, the patient was lying on his back with both lower limbs straight, so that he lifted one lower limb, and used his feet to draw a triangle, square, circle, or "8" in space. And make a comparison of both lower extremities. If the patient cannot complete such an action, the test is positive. Seen in cerebellar disease when voluntary motor disorders occur.

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