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. The last part of the neurologic exam is checking deep tendon reflexes, or DTRs. Learning to elicit DTRs takes some practice. Remember to hold the reflex hammer lightly between your thumb and index finger and to use your wrist to tap the tendon briskly with a quick, bouncy motion.