This formula held true from the time Wakanosato entered the Makuuchi division until the 2003 Haru basho when Wakanosato beat Chiyotaikai, who later took the yusho at 12-3. Chanko-nabe A stew unique to sumo where a myriad of fish, meat, vegetables, and noodles are added to a thick broth. Chanko-nabe, along with rice and beer, is the staple diet for the sumo rikishi. Chumoku-ichiban The most anticipated bout of the day.
Reflexes are graded at the bedside in a semi-quantitative manner. The response levels of deep tendon reflexes are grade 0-4+, with 2+ being normal. The designation 0 signifies no response at all, even after reinforcement.
Deep Tendon Reflexes. Check the deep tendon reflexes using impulses from a reflex hammer to stretch the muscle and tendon. The limbs should be in a relaxed and symmetric position, since these factors can influence reflex amplitude. As in muscle strength testing, it is important to compare each reflex immediately with its contralateral counterpart so that any asymmetries can be detected.