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The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal muscle length. When a muscle lengthens, the muscle spindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.
From a clinical perspective, reflexes are extremely important. The stretch reflex is most important and is tested routinely. The flexion reflex is seldom tested, except in unconscious patients.Pain pathways usually are checked by testing for conscious sensibility to pin prick (see Chapter 5). Passive limb movement causes a stretch reflex in the muscles being stretched and their reflex contraction resists further movement of the limb. 2  The resistance is velocity sensitive, being greater the faster the limb is moved. 3  Clasp knife reflex.