When the doctor taps your knee with a hammer to see if it reacts, what kind of test are they performing?
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myelography
myelography
deep tendon reflexes
deep tendon reflexes
arthroscopy
arthroscopy
magnetic resonance imaging
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The doctor is performing a test called "deep tendon reflexes" or a "knee-jerk test." This test is used to check the responsiveness of the neurological pathways associated with the reflexes in your knee.
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The doctor is performing a test called "deep tendon reflexes" or a "knee-jerk test."