The use of âholidayâ to mean âa missed spotâ appears to be that rarity in English etymology, a word or phrase that actually has a nautical origin. The original use of âholidayâ in the âmissed a spotâ sense, back in the 18th century, was in reference to crew members painting the decks of a ship or âpayingâ (sealing seams with tar or pitch) its hull.
The knee jerk reflex is when a tendon above the kneecap is tapped with a reflex hammer, which causes the whole leg to involuntarily jerk.
The stretch reflex prevents people from overextending their muscles. Protective response is what prevents muscles from being stretched too far. Before a workout, take time to gently and slowly stretch the muscles in order to help prevent any muscle damage.Runners who don't stretch adequately before a workout run the risk of muscle tears or other damage.Tapping the petellar tendon with a reflex hammer will trigger the knee jerk reflex.efore a workout, take time to gently and slowly stretch the muscles in order to help prevent any muscle damage. Runners who don't stretch adequately before a workout run the risk of muscle tears or other damage. Tapping the petellar tendon with a reflex hammer will trigger the knee jerk reflex.