Which of the following is noted in the patient with a positive Babinski's sign?
A) Fanning of the toes with plantar flexion of the great toe
B) Dorsiflexion of the second to fifth toes with plantar flexion of the great toe
C) Fanning of the toes with dorsiflexion of the great toe
D) Plantar flexion of the second to fifth toes with dorsiflexion of the great toe

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A positive Babinski's sign is characterized by fanning of the toes with dorsiflexion of the great toe. Option A is incorrect because it describes the normal response to plantar stimulation, while option B and D describe an abnormal response known as the Babinski's reflex.

Which of the Following Is Noted in the Patient with a Positive