A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle that provides automatic regulation of skeletal muscle length. Protects a muscle from being overstretched and damaged by limiting its range of movement.
The reflex contraction of a muscle in response to a sudden stretch of the muscle beyond its normal length. Serves to protect the muscle from overstretching.
A reflex reaction of a muscle which contracts after being stretched.
The contraction of a muscle as a result of quickly stretching the same muscle. Stretch reflexes are of primary importance in the maintenance of posture.
Stretch reflex is a reflex tightening of a muscle (to protect it from injury) when it is quickly stretched. For example, when you do a bouncy stretch, the muscle reflexively tightens as you reach the limits of your range of motion to prevent muscle strain.
An involuntary muscle contraction against a quick stretch.
Automatic muscular contraction that occurs when a muscle is suddenly stretched.
Muscle tightening in reaction to abrupt, vigorous stretching.