The jaw jerk reflex can be classified as a dynamic stretch reflex. As with most other reflexes, the response to the stimulus is monosynaptic, with sensory neurons of the trigeminal mesencephalic nucleus sending axons to the trigeminal motor nucleus, which in turn innervates the masseter.
U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.
Association [APA], 2000) specifically defines a trauma as. direct personal experience of an event that involves actual or threatened death. or serious injury, or other threat to oneâs physical integrity; or witnessing an. event that involves death, injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of another. person; or learning about unexpected or violent death, serious harm, or threat. of death or injury experienced by a family member or other close associate. (Criterion A1).