dictionary help| tendo achillis reflex --> Achilles reflex | medical dictionary |
A contraction of the calf muscles when the tendo calcaneus is sharply struck.
Synonyms: ankle jerk, ankle reflex, tendo Achillis reflex, triceps surae reflex.
(05 Mar 2000)
Achille-Etienne Malecot, Achille Foville, Achilles, Achilles bursa < Prev | Next > achilles tendon, achilles' tendon, achillobursitis
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