Throckmorton's reflex
Throckmorton's Reflex
Throckmorton's Reflex (/θrɒkmɔːrtnz rɪˈflɛks/), also known as Throckmorton's Sign, is a medical term referring to a phenomenon in which the direction of the penis in males may indicate the side of the body where certain pathologies, particularly those related to the hip or pelvis, are located.
Etymology
The term is named after American urologist John A. Throckmorton, who first described the phenomenon in the mid-20th century. The word "reflex" is derived from the Latin reflexus, meaning "bent back", and is used in medicine to describe an involuntary response to a stimulus.
Related Terms
- Reflex: An automatic, involuntary reaction to a stimulus.
- Hip: The region on each side of the pelvic bone.
- Pelvis: The lower part of the torso, between the abdomen and the thighs.
- Penis: The male genital organ.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Throckmorton's reflex
- Wikipedia's article - Throckmorton's reflex
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