In an adult, stroking of the foot on the lateral side of the plantar surface,turning 90 degrees and crossing the metatarsal phalange joints toward the medial side of the foot resulting in plantar flexion of the toe is: a. normal b. a positive babinski sign c. indicates a stroke  d. both a and b are correct e. both b and c are correct

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In an adult, stroking of the foot on the lateral side of the plantar surface,turning 90 degrees and crossing the metatarsal phalange joints toward the medial side of the foot resulting in plantar flexion of the toe is:

a. normal

b. a positive babinski sign

c. indicates a stroke 

d. both a and b are correct

e. both b and c are correct 

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