Patellar Reflex Arc
Description
The neural pathway and anatomical structures of the monosynaptic stretch reflex and reciprocal inhibition during the knee-jerk reflex.
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Biceps femoris muscle
Cell body of motor neuron
Cell body of sensory neuron
Dorsal root ganglion
Interneuron
Motor neuron
Patellar tendon
Quadriceps femoris muscle
Sensory neuron
Spinal cord gray matter
Spinal cord white matter
Stretch receptor