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jaw jerk |
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jerk (jurk) a sudden reflex or involuntary movement.jer´ky Achilles jerk , ankle jerk triceps surae reflex. biceps jerk see under reflex. elbow jerk triceps reflex. jaw jerk see under reflex. knee jerk , quadriceps jerk patellar reflex. tendon jerk see under reflex. triceps surae jerk see under reflex. jaw jerk, an abnormal reflex elicited by tapping the chin with a rubber hammer while the mouth is half open and the jaw muscles are relaxed. A quick snapping shut of the jaw implies damage to the area of cerebral cortex governing motor activity of the fifth cranial nerve. Also called chin reflex, chin-jerk reflex, mandibular reflex. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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