Reflex, Stretch

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Reflex contraction of a muscle in response to stretching, which stimulates muscle proprioceptors.

Descriptor ID	D012026
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.376.550.650.700 E01.370.600.550.650.700 G11.561.731.768
Concept/Terms	Reflex, Stretch Reflex, Stretch Stretch Reflex Reflex, Tendon Reflex, Tendon Tendon Reflex

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Reflex, Stretch".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological [E01.370.376]
Neurologic Examination [E01.370.376.550]
Reflex [E01.370.376.550.650]
Reflex, Stretch [E01.370.376.550.650.700]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Neurologic Examination [E01.370.600.550]
Reflex [E01.370.600.550.650]
Reflex, Stretch [E01.370.600.550.650.700]
Biological Sciences [G]
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11]
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena [G11.561]
Reflex [G11.561.731]
Reflex, Stretch [G11.561.731.768]

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