Defenition of the word stretch reflex

• Defenition of the word stretch reflex

  • reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture

Hypernyms for the word stretch reflex

• • inborn reflex
  • innate reflex
  • instinctive reflex
  • physiological reaction
  • reflex
  • reflex action
  • reflex response
  • unconditioned reflex

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