Segments of the spinal column In humans, the sensitive neurons (afferences) move to the lumbar segments (lumbar vertebrae) L2-L4, in smaller animals to L3-L6. There the excitation is switched to the motor neurons (efferences) via one synapse each. These neurons pass through the plexus lumbalis and back to the muscle in the femoral nerve, where … Segments of the spinal column | Patellar Tendon Reflex
What is the patellar tendon reflex? The patellar tendon reflex (PSR) or “knee-cap reflex” is a reflex of its own that is frequently used in everyday clinical practice. This reflex is triggered by a light blow with the reflex hammer on the ligamentum patellae, a broad and strong ligament just below the patella, which represents … Patellar Tendon Reflex
What is the Tibial Posterior Reflex? The Tibialis-Posterior Reflex belongs to the muscular reflexes. This means that the blow to the tendon of the muscle triggers the reaction in the same muscle. The posterior tibialis muscle is located in the lower leg. When the corresponding tibialis posterior tendon is struck – i.e. a reflex is … The Tibialis Posterior Reflex
What does a weakening of the reflex indicate? A reflex always runs through two nerve connections: From the muscle up to the spinal cord and then back to the muscle where the muscle movement (contraction) is triggered. When damage occurs in the reflex arc, the reflex becomes stronger or weaker, depending on the extent of … What does a weakening of the reflex indicate? | The Tibialis Posterior Reflex
