The bicipital reflex happens in levels
C5-C6
What happens when the bicipital tendon is hit (bicipital reflex)?
Elbow flexion
The styloradial or supinator reflex is based on…
Hitting the extensors of the wrist + causing the wrist to extend
Level of styloradial reflex
C5
Levels of tricipital reflex
C6-C7
What happens when the triceps tendon is hit?
Arm extension
The patellar reflex is based on
Hitting the patellar ligament or quad tendon + knee extension
Levels of patellar reflex
L3
The ankle jerk reflex is based on
Hitting the Achilles tendon + plantar flexion (pointing of toes)
Level of ankle jerk reflex
L5