mandibular reflex


jaw re·flex

a spasmodic contraction of the temporal muscles following a downward tap on the loosely hanging mandible. Synonym(s): chin jerk, chin reflex, jaw jerk, mandibular reflex, masseter reflex

mandibular reflex

Clonic movement resulting from percussing or stroking the lower jaw.See also: reflex

jaw re·flex

(jaw rē'fleks) Spasmodic contraction of temporal muscles following a downward tap on loosely hanging mandible.
Synonym(s): mandibular reflex, masseter reflex.