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ankle jerk

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ankle jerk

–noun
a reflex extension of the foot, caused by contraction of the muscles of the calf, resulting from a sharp tap on the Achilles tendon; Achilles reflex.

Origin:
1885–90
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Main Entry: ankle jerk
Function: noun
: a reflex downward movement of the foot produced by a spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the calf in response to suddenextension of the leg or the striking of the Achilles' tendon above the heel called also Achilles reflex
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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