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stretch reflex

/strɛtʃ ˈriːflɛks/

Traduction: Réflexe physiologique provoquant une contraction automatique d'un muscle en réponse à son étirement, médié par le fuseau neuromusculaire et l'arc réflexe spinal.

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/strɛtʃ ˈriːflɛks/C1formalmedical
  • frRéflexe physiologique provoquant une contraction automatique d'un muscle en réponse à son étirement, médié par le fuseau neuromusculaire et l'arc réflexe spinal.

A physiological term referring to the automatic contraction of a muscle in response to being stretched, mediated by the muscle spindle and spinal reflex arc.

  1. Involuntary muscle contractionC1formal

    A reflex contraction of a muscle in response to stretching, mediated by the nervous system to maintain posture and joint stability.

    frréflexe d'étirement

    • The doctor tested the patient's stretch reflex by tapping the patellar tendon.
    • A strong stretch reflex helps athletes maintain balance during sudden movements.
    • Damage to the spinal cord can impair the stretch reflex response.