191 --1 Flashcards
Somatic reflex
if motor response is contraction through skeletal muscle
Autonomic reflex
if motor reflex involves cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, or glands
Cranial Reflex
Reflexes mediated by cranial nerves
Spinal Reflexes
reflexes mediated by spinal nerves
Ipsilateral reflex
reflexes that involve sensory receptors, sensory nerve fibres, motor neurons, and effectors all on same side of body
Contralateral Reflex
sensory receptors and neurons on one side, motor neurons and effectors on other
Bilateral Reflex
both sides simultaneously
Patellar Reflex
extension of knee that occurs when quads femoris is stretched
Reciprocal Innervation
stimulation of contraction in agonistic muscles w/ relaxation of antagonistic muscles