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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The tendon of which of the following muscles is stretched during the patellar reflex?
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The correct answer is  The patella (a sesamoid bone) develops within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle. When the reflex hammer strikes the patellar ligament resulting in reflex contraction of the quadriceps femoris musclesand extension of knee in patellar reflex. This reflex arc is elicited by the femoral nerve. Quadratus femoris-is the muscle of gluteal region not involved with patellar reflex. Saorius- flexor of knee and hip joint Pectineus- flexor of hip joint