Knee Jerk (Noun)
Meaning
A reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- During the medical examination, the doctor tested my knee jerk by tapping my patellar tendon with a reflex hammer.
- The sharp tap on the patellar tendon triggered a rapid knee jerk, indicating that my nervous system was functioning normally.
- The nurse practitioner tested for knee jerk reflex by striking the tendon just below my kneecap.
- When the physician applied pressure to the patellar tendon, my leg responded with a healthy knee jerk reaction.
- The sudden strike on my knee caused an involuntary knee jerk, confirming that my lower leg reflexes were intact.