Asked by Felicia Ramirez on Sep 23, 2024

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The stretch receptors of the biceps reflex are located in the biceps brachii muscle and tendon.

Biceps Brachii

An upper arm muscle responsible for bending the elbow and twisting the forearm.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of muscle position and movement.

Muscle And Tendon

Components of the musculoskeletal system where muscle tissue connects to bones through tendons, facilitating movement.

  • Describe the characteristics and functions of stretch and withdrawal reflexes.
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Elizabeth Cossio2 days ago
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Explanation :
The stretch receptors of the biceps reflex are indeed located in the biceps brachii muscle and tendon. When the tendon is stretched, these receptors send a signal to the spinal cord to cause contraction of the biceps muscle.