| Term Name: | ankle jerk reflex |
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| Synonyms: | Achilles reflex, Achilles tendon reflex, ankle reflex, triceps surae reflex |
| Definition: | A reflex bending of the foot resulting from contraction of the calf muscles when the Achilles tendon is sharply struck. |
| Ontology: | Behavior Ontology [NBO:0000410] |