Components of Basic reflex pathways
- Receptor
- Affarent (sensory) neuron
- Intermediate neuron in spinal cord/ brain stem
- Efferent (motor) neuron
- Effector organs (skeletal muscle)
 Used to test spinal cord / brain stem integrity
Commonly used tendon reflexes are:
Reflex |
Cord / brain stem Level |
| Biceps |
C5 and C6; |
| Triceps |
C6 through C8 |
| Quadriceps |
L2 through L4; |
| Gastrocnemius |
S1 and S2. |
| Abdominal |
T7 through T12 |
| Jawjerk |
Pons |
| Corneal |
Pons |
| Accomodation |
Mid brain |
| Gag |
Medulla |
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