reflex arc

(neuroanatomy, neurophysiology) The neural pathway that mediates a reflex.

Japanese Meaning

反射弓：反射を媒介する神経経路。

When the doctor tapped his knee, the reflex arc caused his lower leg to jerk involuntarily.

医師が膝を叩くと、反射を仲介する神経経路（反射弓）の働きで彼の下腿が不随意に跳ね上がった。

Sense（1）

(neuroanatomy, neurophysiology) The neural pathway that mediates a reflex.

reflex arcs

（ plural ）