flexor reflex

Japanese: flexor reflex(英語表記)flexorreflex
flexor reflex

…When strong stimulation is applied to the skin, muscles, and joints of a limb, the limb as a whole folds toward the trunk and bends. This reflex is called the flexor reflex. An example is when you unconsciously lift your foot after stepping on a nail.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "flexor reflex" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…四肢の皮膚,筋肉,関節に強い刺激を加えると,刺激を受けた肢が全体として体幹に向かって折りたたまれて屈曲する。この反射を屈曲反射といい,屈筋反射flexor reflexともいう。釘などを踏んだ足を無意識のうちにもち上げるなどが,その例である。…

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