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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Tapping on the patellar ligament triggers the patellar reflex, which results in the reflex contraction of the quadriceps muscle. This is a monosynaptic reflex where the sensory neuron directly communicates with the motor neuron, causing the quadriceps to contract and the lower leg to kick forward.

Tapping on the Patellar Ligament Causes