Why does a medical doctor often tests the knee for reflexes? What is it really testing for ? Surely not that single area for a single purpose (reflex). What am I missing?

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Why does a medical doctor often tests the knee for reflexes? What is it really testing for ? Surely not that single area for a single purpose (reflex). What am I missing?

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As many comments, it’s to rest neurological response. Hit the tendon and see the muscle react. If it jerks then everything is normal, if there’s a lack of movement then there might be some nerve issues.

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