| Achilles tendon reflex |
Plantar flexion resulting from contraction of the calf muscles after a sharp blow to the Achilles tendon, activating the S1 spinal reflex. The variations and their significance correspond closely to those of the knee jerk.
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| Achilles tendon r. |
triceps surae r.
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| Achilles tendon reflex t. |
assessment of the duration of the triceps surae reflex (Achilles tendon reflex); the phase from the initial tap to half relaxation is prolonged in hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, hypothermia, propranolol therapy, local edema, and a few other conditions.
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| Achilles tendon |
is called akiresu ken in Japanese.
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