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Beevor Sign

Alwalaa Althagafi, Mustafa Nadi  1
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Beevor Sign

Alwalaa Althagafi et al.
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The Beevor sign is characterized by abnormal cephalad movement of the umbilicus during truncal flexion while a patient is supine. In individuals with normal muscle function, the rectus abdominis contracts as a single unit without a predominance of the upper over the lower portion or the left over the right side. Consequently, the navel remains stationary during trunk flexion.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Alwalaa Althagafi declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Mustafa Nadi declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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