About The Word Knee jerk
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Knee jerk
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What's The Definition Of Knee jerk?
[n] a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
Synonyms | Synonyms for Knee jerk: knee-jerk reflex | patellar reflex Related Terms | Find terms related to Knee jerk: See Also | inborn reflex | innate reflex | instinctive reflex | physiological reaction | reflex | unconditioned reflex Knee jerk In Webster's Dictionary \Knee jerk\ (Physiol.)
A jerk or kick produced by a blow or sudden strain upon the
patellar tendon of the knee, which causes a sudden
contraction of the quadriceps muscle.
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