What is another word for quadriceps reflexes?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒdɹa͡ɪsəps ɹˈiːflɛksɪz] (IPA)

The quadriceps reflexes, a common medical terminology used by doctors and healthcare providers to refer to a set of knee-jerk reflexes, can also be referred to by several synonyms. These include patellar reflexes, knee reflexes, or stretch reflexes. The patellar reflex is a commonly used term that refers specifically to the reflex generated by striking the patellar tendon below the knee, causing a sudden extension of the quadriceps muscle in the thigh. The knee reflex is a general term used to describe any reflex action generated by tapping the knee with a reflex hammer. Lastly, stretch reflexes refer to a group of reflexes that occur in response to stretching a muscle.

Synonyms for Quadriceps reflexes:

What are the hypernyms for Quadriceps reflexes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    action reflexes, muscle reflexes, somatic reflexes.

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