The jaw jerk is a test that can help to indicate an upper motor neuron lesion. An exaggerated jaw jerk is seen in conditions such as pseudobulbar palsy.
Procedure for test of jaw jerk:
An exaggerated closure of the mouth can indicate an upper motor neurone lesion, e.g. pseudobulbar palsy of the fifth cranial nerve.
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