patellar reflex
patellar reflex · patellar reflexes
The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella is tappedThe reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
Meaning
1 sensesThe reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
More definitions
- a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Forms
plural: patellar reflexes| Singular | patellar reflex |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon:knee jerkknee-jerk reflex