Jaw Opening Reflex
Know MoreThe jaw reflex is a monosynaptic muscle stretch reflex that is elicited by a brisk tap with a reflex hammer on the front of the chin with the mouth slightly opened and the jaw relaxed The examiner's thumb may be placed on the lower chin and tapped, or a tongue blade may be placed on the lower teeth ,...
When clenching a book and doing the knee
Know MoreDec 19, 2007· When clenching a book and doing the knee-jerk reflex test, why is the reflex more prominent? The only idea I have is that your more focused on clenching the book and not preparing for the reflex therefore there is less muscle contraction in the leg...