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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.
During a knee-jerk reflex the nerve impulse is received by the?
The knee-jerk reflex is controlled by the interneurons in the spinal cord.
What is ankle jerk?
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.
Definition of bicep's jerk?
Biceps jerk is a deep tendon reflex of the elbow to test C6 - C8 nerve roots it is an myotatic strectch reflex.
Bisceps jerk located with what nerve?
The biceps deep tendon reflex is controlled by the C5 component of the musculocutaneous nerve.
Achilles tendon when hit with a refelx hammer?
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.
What is meant by the term ''reflex''?
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.
What is the muscle involved in ankle jerk flex?
The muscle involved in the ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, is the gastrocnemius muscle, along with the soleus muscle, which collectively make up the calf muscles. When the Achilles tendon is tapped, these muscles contract, causing the foot to point downward. This reflex is mediated by the S1 and S2 spinal nerves.
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.
Another name for the patellar reflex is the?
the knee-jerk reflex
What reflex is the knee jerk reflex an example of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
An example of a reflex?
knee-jerk reflex
