Why do doctors hit you in the knee?!


Question: Why do doctors hit you in the knee!?
they do it to check your something!.!. i forgot what its called again!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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They do it to check your reflex action!. Watch how your knee moves without you making any effort when the doctor hits you on the knee!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

reflexesWww@Answer-Health@Com

it checks your reflex action, to see if the nerve endings are working correctlyWww@Answer-Health@Com

they do it to check your reflexes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

They do it to check your nervous system!. When they tap the knee (just under the knee cap), there should be an automatic "knee-jerk" reaction!. This is because it hits a bundle of nerves and tendons, which cause the muscles to contract and pull the lower leg forward!.

It's one way to check the health of your spine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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