Reflexes Flashcards
What is the reflex at C5-6
Wrist, biceps, front of arm
What is the reflex at C7-8
triceps, back of arm
What is the reflex at C3,4,5
Diaphragm (C3,4,5 keeps the diaphragm alive)
what nerve innervates the diaphragm
Phrenic nerve (vagus derivative)
What is the reflex at L3-4
knee jerk; L3-4 keeps your foot off the floor
What is the reflex at S1-2
ankle jerk
What is the reflex at S2,3,4
erection of penis (S2,3,4 keeps your penis off the floor)
what is the spinal level for the diaphragm reflex innervation
C3,4,5
what is the spinal level for the wrist, biceps, front of arm reflex
C5-6
what is the spinal level for the triceps, back of arm reflex
C7-8
what is the spinal level for the knee jerk
L3-4 (keeps your foot off the floor)
what is the spinal level for the ankle jerk
S1-2
what is the spinal level for the erection of penis
S2,3,4 (keeps your penis off the floor)
what nerve innervates the penis
prudental nerve - vagus derivative
what is the other name for a stretch reflex
myotatic reflex