In which of the following reflexes are antagonists of a joint action inhibited?

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Reciprocal inhibition is the reflex that inhibits the antagonists of a joint action. When the agonist muscles contract, the antagonists reflexively relax to allow for smooth movement. The Golgi tendon organ and muscle spindle are proprioceptors that provide information about muscle tension and stretch, respectively. Flexor withdrawal is a reflex that causes the withdrawal of a limb from a painful stimulus. None of these reflexes involve inhibiting antagonists.

In Which of the Following Reflexes Are Antagonists of a Joint