Beaver's sign

Beevor's sign that the patient is lying down and letting him sit up, observe whether the position of the navel is moving or leaning to one side. It is a special special examination of the thoracolumbar. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Eat more high-fiber and fresh vegetables and fruits, balanced nutrition, including essential nutrients such as protein, sugar, fat, vitamins, trace elements and dietary fiber. Normal human umbilical eye position is unchanged. Clinical significance Abnormal results: If the thoracic spinal cord is damaged or compressed in the 11~12 segment, the lower abdominal wall muscles are weak or paralyzed, and the umbilical eye moves upward when sitting up; if one side of the abdominal muscles is weak, the umbilicus moves to the healthy side. Common in the thoracic spinal cord compression. People who need to be examined: people with weak muscles in the lower abdomen. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, should face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient is placed in the supine position, so that when the patient looks up, pay attention to whether the position of the navel is moving or leaning to one side. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks No related complications and hazards have been found.

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