reflex test
Hammer on kneecap
A reflex test is a medical examination where a doctor taps a tendon—typically just below the kneecap—with a small hammer to check the nervous system's automatic response.
The leg should kick slightly without conscious effort.
Abnormal reflexes can indicate neurological problems: The reflex test showed diminished response on the left side.
- kneeLeg's middle hinge
- knee jerkInvoluntary leg response
- hammerTool for striking nails
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
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