postural reflex
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Related to postural reflex: optical righting reflex
pos·tur·al re·flex
responses that control the position of the trunk and extremities.
See also: righting reflexes.
See also: righting reflexes.
Synonym(s): static reflexes (1)
postural reflex
Etymology: L, ponere, to place, reflectere, to turn back
any of several reflexes associated with maintaining normal body posture.
postural reflex
Any reflex concerned with maintaining posture.
See also: reflex