the knee-jerk reflex
The patellar ligament initiates the knee jerk reflex when tapped. When the patellar tendon is tapped just below the patella, the sensory neurons detect the sudden stretch and send an impulse to the spinal cord. This reflex causes the contraction of the quadriceps muscles, resulting in the extension of the leg.
No, those are two different reflexes.
The patellar reflex is ipsilateral. If the stimulus is applied to left knee cap, the left knee responds. On the other hand, if the right knee were to respond to a left knee stimulus, the response would be considered contralateral.
knee jerk
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
knee-jerk reflex
spinal reflex
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
the knee-jerk reflex
Reflex
Patellar reflex is an involuntary, deep tendon and myotatic reflex
The patellar ligament initiates the knee jerk reflex when tapped. When the patellar tendon is tapped just below the patella, the sensory neurons detect the sudden stretch and send an impulse to the spinal cord. This reflex causes the contraction of the quadriceps muscles, resulting in the extension of the leg.
No, those are two different reflexes.
The knee-jerk reflex is controlled by the interneurons in the spinal cord.
yes it is
knee jerk reflex