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An ankle reflex is when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is stretched out. A positive outcome is when the foot jerks outward. The test is done to determine if S1 and S2[3] nerve roots are in place.
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What movement would you expect to occur during the Achilles reflex?
The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle jerk reflex. If the Achilles tendon is tapped, the foot should jerk towards its plantar surface.
What are the causes of delayed ankle reflex relaxation?
hypothyroidism .pregnancy . ankle odema
Is an ankle jerk reflex somatic or autonomic?
Ankle jerk is somatic. It is the reflex action, in which the afferent. connecting and the efferent neurons are involved. Autonomic nerves do not supply the striated muscles.
What happens to your bones in your ankle when you have a spraind ankle?
nothing happens to your bones when you sprain your ankle as far as I know 'cause when your sprain your ankle you're stretching the liagaments nothte bones But you can damage the bone some how during an ankle sprain 'cause I did it some how don't know though
Which nerve is important for the ankle jerk reflex?
medial popliteal nerve
What level of the spinal cord does the Achilles reflex test?
The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle-jerk reflex. it is controlled by the S1 segment of the spinal chord and occurs when the Achilles tendon is struck with a rubber hammer.
When you play basketball do ankle supports weaken the ankle?
no. in fact, the ankle supports the ankle during a basketball game.
What happens when you touch something hot Explain using reflex arc diagram?
it is reflex because reflex is when you do something you have no controll over
How might having to think about a reflex before it happens to you?
it will take to long and will probably be to late for your reflex to start.
What occur during the reflex?
unce
How might having to think about a reflex before it happens affect you?
Having to think about a reflex before it happens may slow down your reaction time and make the response less automatic. It could also cause you to feel more conscious of the action, which may affect its natural and instinctual nature.
How many synapses are crossed in a single reflex arc during a muscle stretch reflex?
one
