medial popliteal nerve
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.
The knee-jerk reflex is controlled by the interneurons in the spinal cord.
Biceps jerk is a deep tendon reflex of the elbow to test C6 - C8 nerve roots it is an myotatic strectch reflex.
The ankle jerk, also known as the Achilles reflex, is a deep tendon reflex that occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped, usually at the back of the ankle. This action causes the calf muscles to contract and the foot to jerk downward. It is often tested during neurological examinations to assess the integrity of the S1 and S2 spinal nerves. A diminished or absent ankle jerk can indicate potential neurological or muscular issues.
The biceps deep tendon reflex is controlled by the C5 component of the musculocutaneous nerve.
Hitting the Achilles tendon with a reflex hammer can elicit a normal reflex called the Achilles reflex or ankle jerk. This test assesses the integrity of the S1 and S2 nerve roots. A brisk contraction of the calf muscles and a slight plantar flexion of the foot is the normal response.
A reflex is an automatic or involuntary response to a stimulus, typically involving a sensory nerve and a motor nerve. It is a rapid and predictable reaction that helps protect the body from harm. Examples include the knee-jerk reflex and the pupillary reflex.
the knee-jerk reflex
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.
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
knee-jerk reflex
The efferent limb assessed in the knee jerk reflex is the femoral nerve, which transmits the signal from the spinal cord to the quadriceps muscle causing it to contract and the leg to kick.