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, statotonic reflexes, statto, statuary, statue, statue of liberty, statued
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