Muscle stretch reflex and determination of the conducting velocity (with Cobra3 Basic-Unit)

Principle and tasks

To trigger a stretch reflex in the lower leg musculature by tapping the Achilles tendon (Achilles tendon reflex). To record the compound action potential and determine the reflex latency and the conduction velocity.

What you can learn about

• Electromyogram
• Muscle stretch reflex
• Achilles tendon
• Reflex latency
• Conduction velocity
• Jendrassik effect
• Facilitation

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