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Summary
This animation presents the nerve circuits involved in a medullar myotatic reflex: the patellar reflex
Learning objectives
  • To clarify the different structures involved in the myotatic reflex.
  • To understand the progress of the nerve message through the different structures involved in the reflex reaction.
  • To distinguish between sensory and motor pathways.
  • To clarify the idea of the reflex arc.
How to use the animation
Click on “labels” to obtain them. Use the controls at upper right to proceed through the presentation.
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Keywords
reflex, spinal-cord, nerve, muscle, extension, myotatic
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