statotonic reflexes
[ stăt′ə-tŏn′ĭk ]
pl.n.
Reflexes that control the tone of the limb muscles to maintain or regain a desired body position.
Nearby words
- statokinetic reflex,
- statolatry,
- statolith,
- stator,
- statoscope,
- stats,
- statto,
- statuary,
- statue,
- statue of liberty
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