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Quads
contracted
Planter fascia
moved
Bicep and forearm muscles
were aected
The major events that occurred in the patellar reflex were the quad retractions and the
response of the ligament. The response of the patella ligament was due to the hammer
striking the patella and the kick was the reaction. The foot kicking was the normal response
to the hammer.
The reflexes all have to do with the muscles. When the patella was hit the quad muscles
retracted.