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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.
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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.
Do iron nail break into pieces when hit by a hammer?
Yes, an iron nail can break into pieces when hit by a hammer, especially if it is made of brittle iron or if enough force is applied. The impact of the hammer can cause the nail to fracture and break apart into smaller pieces.
What sound would carbon make if you hit it with a hammer?
Carbon is an element and doesn't have a specific sound when hit with a hammer. The sound would depend on the physical state and structure of the carbon material being hit, such as graphite or diamond. Graphite might produce a dull thud, while diamond may produce a sharp, high-pitched sound.
What happens when you hit a crystal with a hammer?
In most cases the crystal will shatter. The manner in which it shatters depends on the type of crystal.
What happens to a metallic element when hit by a hammer?
When you hit a metal or non metal material with a hammer, the result will vary depending on the specific material. A non metal material can shatter, break, or flatten. A metal material may not have any damage or it may have a dent from the hammer.
Why is the Achilles tendon reflex protective?
If you break it you can never completely walk again. Just watch the movie Troy and when Achilles gets hit with the arrow in the heel he can't walk. So that's why they call it the Achilles Heel.
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.
Can being hit in the Achilles Heel kill you?
If hit hard enough, and you have a weak Achilles', then yes.
When was It Hit Me Like a Hammer created?
It Hit Me Like a Hammer was created in 1991.
How do you know if the Achilles is cut or just torn?
Patients who experience a tear to the Achilles tendon often report hearing a popping or clicking sound at the time the tear occurs. It often feels as though you have been hit in the back of the leg. A partial tear may cause mild or no symptoms at all. Even with more significant tears there may be no pain or symptoms present at the time the injury occurs. The symptoms listed below can happen right when the tendon is torn or they may begin to occur later on.
What was so interesting about Achilles death?
That somebody (Prince Paris) managed to hit Achilles on his only vulnerable spot, his heel.
Who started the death of Achilles?
Paris shot an arrow at him and Apollo guided it to hit Achilles at his only vulnerable spot, the heel.
What is an example of a human reflex?
The most well-known human reflex is the knee-jerk (or patella) reflex. This is the one where you use a reflex hammer to hit the tendon just below the kneecap (or patella). The leg jerks out like you're kicking.
What is the legend of Achilles?
The legened is that when Achilles was fighting in the Trojan war he was hit by a bow and arrow and it killed him because when he was little he was dipped in a special river and the only part that that was not dipped was his Achilles heel
When you hit a nail with a hammer there is a force where?
When you hit a nail with a hammer, the force is applied at the point of contact between the hammer and the nail. This force drives the nail into the surface it is being hammered into.
How do you a smart worker?
Hit her with a hammer.
Can a flute be broken?
Hit it with a hammer.
