- tendon Achilles reflex
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Achilles tendon — Infobox Anatomy Name = Achilles tendon Latin = tendo calcaneus, tendo Achillis GraySubject = 129 GrayPage = 483 Caption = Posterior view of the foot and leg, showing the Achilles tendon ( tendo calcaneus ). The gastrocnemius muscle is cut to… … Wikipedia
Achilles tendon reflex time — 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… … Medical dictionary
Achilles bursa jerk (reflex) tendon — Achil·les bur·sa, jerk (reflex), tendon (ə kilґēz) [Gr. Achilleus Greek hero, whose mother held him by the heel to dip him in the Styx] see bursa tendinis calcanei, triceps surae jerk, under jerk, and tendo calcaneus … Medical dictionary
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triceps surae reflex — plantar flexion of the foot caused by a twitchlike contraction of the triceps surae muscle, elicited by a tap on the Achilles tendon preferably while the patient kneels on a bed or chair, the feet hanging free over the edge; called also Achilles… … Medical dictionary
