Tapping on the Patellar Ligament Causes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Tapping on the patellar ligament causes

• A) Reflex contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle
• B) Reflex contraction of the soleus m uscle
• C) Reflex inhibition of the gastrocnem ius musle
• D) Reflex contraction of the quadriceps muscle
• E) Reflex inhibition of the quadriceps muscle

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