Sentences with PATELLAR-REFLEX
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"The patellar reflex is a reflex contraction of the quadriceps muscle."
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"The patellar reflex tests the integrity of the L2 to L4 spinal nerves and the femoral nerve."
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"The patellar reflex is also known as the knee jerk reflex."
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"Doctors use the patellar reflex to diagnose certain neurological conditions."
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"A brisk patellar reflex is usually considered normal."
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"An absent or diminished patellar reflex may indicate nerve damage."
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"The patellar reflex can be exaggerated in certain diseases, such as spinal cord lesions."
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"The patellar reflex is elicited by tapping the patellar ligament with a reflex hammer."
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"The patellar reflex causes the extension of the lower leg."
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"The patellar reflex is an example of a monosynaptic reflex arc."
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"To elicit the patellar reflex, the knee of the relaxed patient is tapped."
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"The patellar reflex is an automatic response that does not involve conscious thought."
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"A normal patellar reflex helps to maintain balance and coordination."
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"The patellar reflex can be affected by certain medications."
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"The patellar reflex may be more pronounced in athletes with well-conditioned muscles."
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"The strength of the patellar reflex can vary between individuals."
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"The doctor tested the patient's patellar reflex to assess their nervous system function."
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"The patellar reflex is one of the most commonly tested reflexes in a physical examination."
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"A decreased patellar reflex may be a sign of a peripheral nerve problem."
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"When the doctor hit my knee with the reflex hammer, my patellar reflex quickly and involuntarily caused my leg to jerk."
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"The absence of patellar reflex can indicate a problem with the nerves or spinal cord."
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"The patellar reflex is a diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals to test the integrity of the nervous system."
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"Doctors use the patellar reflex to assess the function of the knee jerk response."
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"A hyperactive patellar reflex can sometimes be a symptom of certain neurological conditions."
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"In a normal patellar reflex, the leg extends momentarily in response to a tap on the patellar tendon."
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"The patellar reflex is also known as the knee-jerk reflex."
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"The patellar reflex is an example of a monosynaptic reflex."
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"The strength of the patellar reflex can vary from person to person."
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"The absence of the patellar reflex on both sides may indicate a bilateral problem."
