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PTA Question of the Week - Reflex testing

You are about to assess a patient's triceps reflex using a reflex hammer. Which of the following would be the most appropriate positioning of the patient's arm during the testing procedure?
1. Shoulder extension and elbow flexion
2. Shoulder flexion and elbow extension
3. Shoulder extension and elbow extension
4. Shoulder flexion and elbow flexion

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