An abdominal reflex is a superficial neurological reflex stimulated by stroking of the abdomen around the umbilicus. It can be helpful in determining...

of the startle response is a startle reflex reaction. The startle reflex is a brainstem reflectory reaction (reflex) that serves to protect vulnerable parts...

neck reflex Tonic labyrinthine reflex Other reflexes found in the central nervous system include: Abdominal reflexes (T6-L1) Gastrocolic reflex Anocutaneous...

A list of reflexes in humans. Abdominal reflex Accommodation reflex — coordinated changes in the vergence, lens shape and pupil size when looking at a...

sensitivity, and this can lead to abdominal pain and distension, flatulence, and diarrhea. The gastrocolic reflex has also been implicated in pathogenesis...

sign Hepatomegaly: liver scratch test Rosenbach's sign – absence of abdominal reflex on one side of the abdomen in cerebral hemiplegia Courvoisier's sign...

may prevent effective clearing of the airways. The reflex is impaired in the person whose abdominals and respiratory muscles are weak. This problem can...

withdrawal reflex (GSWR) is an involuntary, defensive reflex of the sea hare Aplysia californica, a large shell-less sea snail or sea slug. This reflex causes...

The inguinal canal is a passage in the anterior abdominal wall on each side of the body (one on each side of the midline), which in males, convey the...

defense is a reflex of the abdominal muscles to contract upon mechanical force to the abdomen, and serves as protection. It is a visceromotor reflex, since...