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Patellar Reflex

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Also known as the knee-jerk reflex, it is a stretch reflex that helps maintain posture and balance, responding to the stretching of the patellar tendon.

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Pupillary Light Reflex

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Constriction of the pupil in response to bright light, protecting the retinas by controlling the amount of light that enters the eyes.

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Brachioradialis Reflex

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This reflex involves tapping the brachioradialis tendon to assess the C5-C6 spinal nerve segments, resulting in flexion/supination of the forearm.

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Abdominal Reflex

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Contraction of the abdominal muscles upon stroking the skin of the abdomen, assessing integrity of the T8-T12 spinal segments.

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Plantar Reflex

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A reflex elicited when the lateral aspect of the sole is stroked, causing downward flexion of the toes, assessing neurological function.

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Achilles Reflex

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This reflex tests the integrity of the S1-S2 spinal segments and involves plantar flexion of the foot when the Achilles tendon is tapped.

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Babinski Reflex

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Triggered by stroking the sole of the foot, resulting in extension of the big toe, an indicator of neurological function, particularly in infants.

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Gag Reflex

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A protective mechanism that triggers a contraction in the back of the throat to prevent choking when the soft palate is touched.

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Triceps Reflex

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This reflex tests the integrity of the C6-C7 spinal nerves by striking the triceps tendon, causing extension of the elbow.

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Corneal Reflex

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This blink reflex is triggered by touching the cornea, indicating proper function of cranial nerves V (trigeminal) and VII (facial), protecting the eyes from injury.

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