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deep tendon reflex. n. Tonic contraction of the muscles in response to a stretching force, due to stimulation of muscle proprioceptors. deep tendon reflex (DTR) a brisk contraction of a muscle in response to a sudden stretch induced by a sharp tap by a finger or rubber hammer on the tendon of insertion of the muscle. Absence of the reflex may be caused by damage to the muscle, peripheral nerve, nerve roots, or spinal cord at that level.
The Achilles tendon is the largest, strongest tendon in the human body. Tendons are long, tough cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone. The Achilles tendon is located in the back of the heel and connects the heel bone to the calf muscle.