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1. Have the subject remove a shoe and sock and position the knee on the seat of a chair.
2. tap the Achilles tendon sharply with a reflex hammer.
3. observe the foot for any motion- the expected response should last between 100 and 300 msec so it may be difficult to visualize.
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What is the effector of the Achilles reflex?
gastrocnemius muscle
What nerve is tested in a biceps reflex test?
musculocutaneous nervethe musculocutaneous nerve
What is the receptor of the Achilles reflex?
Hit tendon nociceptors in tendo-achilles. It goes to the CNS by sciatic nerve, then it goes to interneurons in spinal cords S1-S2. Then it goes to Alfa motor n, tibial nerve from sciatic nerve to lead to the gastrocnemius muscle.
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.
Do you capitalize Achilles reflex?
Yes, "Achilles reflex" should be capitalized as it refers to a proper noun, which is the name of a specific medical reflex test.
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.
What happens during ankle reflex?
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.
Why is the Achilles reflex important in walking?
science
Achilles reflex protects which 2 muscles?
gastrocnemius and soleus
Do you still have a stretch reflex with a cervical nerve injury?
Yes, you may still have a stretch reflex with a cervical nerve injury.
Reflexes classified as somatic reflexes include?
A. abdominal reflex B. Achilles jerk D. corneal reflex E. crossed extensor reflex F. gag reflex G. patellar reflex H. plantar reflex
Which nerve is important for the ankle jerk reflex?
medial popliteal nerve
