patellar reflex

Noun

The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.

Japanese Meaning

膝蓋反射：膝蓋（ひざのお皿）の下側の腱を叩くと、膝が伸展または屈曲して反射的に動く現象

During the neurological exam, the doctor checked the patient's patellar reflex to assess spinal cord integrity.

神経学的検査の際、医師は患者の膝蓋腱反射を調べて脊髄の状態を評価した。

Sense（1）

The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.

patellar reflexes

（ plural ）