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The patellar tendon, just underneath the kneecap
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Which ligament of the initiates the knee jerk reflex when tapped?
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.
What reflex is the knee jerk reflex an example of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
What is an anterolateral ligament?
An anterolateral ligament is a ligament located on the outside front portion of the knee.
What ligament helps to bend your knee joint?
The ligament that helps to bend your knee joint is the anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is often torn during exercise and is the one most often damaged when running.
An example of a reflex?
knee-jerk reflex
Is the knee-jerk reflex a simple reflex stretch reflex or a spinal reflex?
spinal reflex
Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.
The patellar reflex is a type of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
Does the tibial collateral ligament provide medial or lateral support for the knee?
The tibial collateral ligament provides medial support for the knee. It's also called the medial collateral ligament.
Which ligament of the knee joint functions to provide lateral support?
fibular collateral ligament
What is the name of a ligament that is absent in approximately 40 percent of knees?
Transverse Ligament of Knee
What Ligament attaches the fibula and tibia to the knee cap?
anterior cruciate ligament?
