patellar reflex

a reflex in which tapping the tendon beneath the knee causes an upward kick of the leg. Also called knee-jerk reflex.

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December 21st 2024

serial recall

recalling items in the order in which they were presented. For instance, to remember a telephone number, the digits must be correctly sequenced. See also serial memory.