Tapping the Patellar Ligament in a Normal Individual Stimulates Reflex

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tapping the patellar ligament in a normal individual stimulates reflex contraction of the muscles that insert on the patella. Destruction of which of the following nerves would eliminate the knee jerk response?

• A) sciatic
• B) obturator
• C) femoral
• D) tibial
• E) common fibular

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