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Spinal reflexes

evan Jan. 21, 2024
Reflex Sensory afferent Proposed function
Myotactic (stretch) reflex Muscle spindle - 1a afferent Muscle tone maintenence, antigravity/posture movement
Inverse myotactic Golgi tendon organ - 1b afferent Controls tension to avoid overcontraction/overstretch
Flexor withdrawal Free nerve endings - A-delta + C afferent Withdraws limb from offending stimuli, maintains balance during withdrawal

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