The Patellar Reflex Flashcards
1
Q
Patellar reflex used to text integrity of _
A
Lower spine
2
Q
Doctor taps on _
A
Patellar tendon
3
Q
Tendon knock stretches _
A
Quadricep
4
Q
Quad stretch detected by structures in muscle called _
A
Muscle spindles
5
Q
Detected stretch sends nervous signals to nerves in _
A
Spinal cord
6
Q
Spinal cord sends signals to quad to contract to _
A
Counteract stretch
7
Q
At same time quads told to contract, _ inhibited, forming a kick
A
Hamstring muscles
8
Q
Babies up to one year old exhibit _ reflex by having feet rubbed
A
Babinski
9
Q
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