A Normal Patellar Reflex Indicates That Spinal Nerves and Spinal

Question

A normal patellar reflex indicates that spinal nerves and spinal segments ________ are undamaged.
A) C1-C3
B) L2-L4
C) C5-C7
D) T1-L2
E) L5-S2

Accepted Answer

The patellar reflex is a reflex that tests the L2-L4 spinal nerves and spinal segments. A normal response indicates that these segments are undamaged. Choices A, C, D, and E are incorrect because they refer to different spinal levels that are not involved in the patellar reflex.