Armeigenreflex
English translation: proprioceptive reflex of the arm
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| 02:28 Feb 17, 2008 |
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|  Selected response from: Zareh Darakjian Ph.D. United States Local time: 04:56 | ||||||
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| 4 +2 | deep tendon reflexes of the arms |
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| 4 | intrinsic arm reflex |
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| 3 -1 | voluntary reflex of the arm |
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intrinsic arm reflex Explanation: **Intrinsic reflexes** are those whose receptors and effectors are located in the same organ (eg. the quadriceps reflex). while the receptors and ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 51 mins (2008-02-17 03:19:36 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- In this case, "intrinsic arm and leg reflexes". The definition of "intrinsic" = "eigen" is given above. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 55 mins (2008-02-17 03:24:25 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Stedman's >** intrinsic reflex ** intrinsic reflex a reflex muscular contraction elicited by the application of a stimulus, usually stretching, to the muscle itself as opposed to a muscular contraction caused by an extrinsic stimulus, skin, as in the abdominal skin reflexes. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 58 mins (2008-02-17 03:27:07 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.physoc.org/publications/pn/archive/article.asp?AR... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-02-17 03:32:40 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here, we see "intrinsic reflex" as "Eigen-reflex." in parenteses.. it was demonstrated that the **intrinsic reflex. ("Eigen-reflex"**) can easily be evoked ... Ia afferents (H reflex) in humans. These data make it ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-02-17 03:35:10 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- If it is better, you could also use "proprioceptive" reflex... Language Expression English Translation or Definition German Eigenreflex **proprioceptive reflex.** -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-02-17 03:38:51 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Now, I see... in this context: "arms and legs" I would definitely use: "proprioceptive reflex".. those are reflexes which occur as a result os reporting by nerve endings in proprioreceptors on the position of the body part... |
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peer agreement (net): +2deep tendon reflexes of the arms Explanation: deep tendon reflex n. Abbr. DTR Tonic contraction of the muscles in response to a stretching force, due to stimulation of muscle proprioceptors. Also called myotatic reflex. |
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9 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): -1
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