abdominal reflexes


ab·dom·i·nal re·flex·es

contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall on stimulation of the skin (superficial a. reflexs) or tapping on neighboring bony structures (deep a. reflexes). Synonym(s): supraumbilical reflex (2)

abdominal reflexes

pl.n. Contractions of the muscles of the abdominal wall upon stimulation of the skin or upon the tapping of neighboring bony structures.

ab·dom·i·nal re·flexes

(ab-domi-năl rēfleks-ĕz) Contraction of abdominal wall muscles on stimulation of skin or tapping on neighboring bony structures.