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Where Is the Patellar Reflex?

Robert Thorne • • 6 min read
Where Is the Patellar Reflex?

The patellar reflex is a deep tendon reflex

tendon reflex
There are five primary deep tendon reflexes: bicep, brachioradialis, triceps, patellar, and ankle. Each reflex corresponds to a particular root and muscle and will evaluate the integrity of the root and associated nerve.
, mediated by the spinal nerves from the levels L2, L3, and L4 in the spinal cord, predominantly in the root L4.

Where do you hit the patellar reflex?

The knee jerk reflex is one that you may have had tested at a check up at the doctor's office. In this test, the doctor hits your knee at a spot just below your knee cap and your leg kicks out.

What is patellar reflex muscle?

The knee-jerk reflex, also known as the patellar reflex, is a simple reflex that causes the contraction of the quadriceps muscle when the patellar tendon is stretched.

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