List of reflexes
A list of reflexes in humans. Abdominal reflex Accommodation reflex — coordinated changes in the vergence, lens shape and pupil size when looking at a distant object after a near object. Acoustic reflex or attenuation reflex — contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the middle ear in response to high sound intensities. Anal wink - contraction of the external anal sphincter upon stroking of the skin around the anus. Ankle jerk reflex — jerking of the ankle when the Achilles tendon is hit with a tendon hammer while the foot is relaxed, stimulating the S1 reflex arc. Arthrokinetic reflex — muscular activation or inhibition in response to joint mobilization Asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR) or tonic neck reflex a primitive reflex— in infants up to four months of age, when the head is turned to the side, the arm on that side will straighten and the contralateral arm will bend. Babinski reflex — in infants up to one year of age, and also in older individuals with neurological damage, a spreading of the toes and extension of the big toe in response to stroking the side of the foot. Bainbridge reflex - increasing heart rate in response to increased central venous pressure. Baroreflex or baroreceptor reflex — homeostatic countereffect to a sudden elevation or reduction in blood pressure detected by the baroreceptors in the aortic arch, carotid sinuses, etc. Bezold-Jarisch reflex — involves a variety of cardiovascular and neurological processes which cause hypopnea and bradycardia. Biceps reflex — a jerking of the forearm when the biceps brachii tendon is struck with a tendon hammer, stimulating the C5 and C6 reflex arcs. Blushing — a reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, shame, or modesty. Brachioradialis reflex — a jerking of the forearm when the brachioradialis tendon is hit with a tendon hammer while the arm is resting, stimulating the C5 and C6 reflex arcs. Brain's reflex Bulbocavernosus reflex Cervico-collic reflex Cervico-ocular reflex — stabilizes the eyes in response to trunk-to-head movements Cervico-spinal reflex Churchill–Cope reflex Corneal reflex — blinking of both eyes when the cornea of either eye is touched. Coronary reflex Cough reflex — a rapid expulsion of air from the lungs after sudden opening of the glottis, and usually following irritation of the trachea. Cremasteric reflex — elevation of the scrotum and testis elicited by stroking of the superior and medial part of the thigh. Crossed extensor reflex — a contraction of a limb in response to ipsilateral pain, and extension of the contralateral limb. Cushing reflex - triad of hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular breathing in response to elevated ICP. Diving reflex Enterogastric reflex Galant reflex — a primitive reflex in infants up to four months of age, a rotation of the upper body towards one or other side of the back when that side is stroked. Glabellar reflex Golgi tendon reflex Hering–Breuer reflex — is a reflex triggered to prevent over-inflation of the lung Hoffmann's reflex — also known as the finger flexor reflex;