A hammer strikes the Achilles tendon to elicit which stretch reflex?
A)Babinski
B)Baroreceptor
C)Patellar tendon
D)Ankle jerk

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The Achilles tendon reflex or ankle jerk reflex is elicited by striking the Achilles tendon with a reflex hammer. This stretch reflex involves the stimulation of sensory receptors (muscle spindles) in the gastrocnemius muscle and results in a contraction of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, causing plantar flexion of the foot.

A Hammer Strikes the Achilles Tendon to Elicit Which Stretch