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Stretch Reflex.
Stretch Reflex - as a noun
Reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
myotactic reflexExample Sentences
"The stretch reflex is an automatic response of the body to a sudden stretching of its muscles."
"When the doctor tapped my knee with a hammer, my stretch reflex caused my leg to jerk involuntarily."
"The stretch reflex helps to maintain posture by automatically adjusting the length of muscles."
"Damage to the spinal cord can impair the functioning of the stretch reflex."
"The stretch reflex is a protective mechanism that prevents muscles from being overly stretched and damaged."
