In most patients with neck pain, an absent or depressed deep-tendon reflex is the result of nerve root compression. When the reflexes are hyperactive, the lesion is centrally located either in the ...

Deep-tendon reflex: When the tendon below your kneecap is tapped in the right spot, it's briefly stretched. During the stretch, a signal is sent to the spinal cord.

Deep-tendon reflex: When the tendon below your kneecap is tapped in the right spot, it’s briefly stretched. During the stretch, a signal is sent to the spinal cord.

To the Editor: An interesting point concerning reflex changes in myxedema was raised by Dr. Sanders's article, "Neurologic Manifestations of Myxedema," in the March 22 issue of the Journal. "Refle ...

Spasticity is characterized by increased stretch reflexes, resistance to passive movement with a clasp-knife phenomena, ankle clonus, and increased deep tendon reflexes.