General Physiology Lab: Type of reflex based on the procedure:

Using the reflex hammer, drawing a light stroke up to the lateral side of the sole and across the ball of the foot, like an upside-down J.

Expected response: Plantar flexion of the toes and sometimes of the entire foot.

Question

Type of reflex based on the procedure:

Using the reflex hammer, drawing a light stroke up to the lateral side of the sole and across the ball of the foot, like an upside-down J.

Expected response: Plantar flexion of the toes and sometimes of the entire foot.

Stelle Anthonette · Accepted Answer

Plantar reflex

Type of reflex based on the procedure: Using the reflex hammer, drawing a light stroke up to the lateral side of the sole and across the ball of the foot, like an upside-down J. Expected response: Plantar flexion of the toes and sometimes of the entire foot.