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Human reflex affecting the testicles
The cremasteric reflex is a superficial (i.e., close to the skin's surface) reflex observed in the human cremaster muscle and testicle. This reflex is
Cremasteric_reflex
Muscle covering the testicles and spermatic cords
muscle, responsible for the cremasteric reflex; a protective and physiologic superficial reflex of the testicles. The reflex raises and lowers the testicles
Cremaster_muscle
Automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus
Anocutaneous reflex (S2-S4) Baroreflex Cough reflex Cremasteric reflex (L1-L2) Diving reflex Lazarus sign Muscular defense Photic sneeze reflex Scratch reflex Sneeze
Reflex
Action or movement due to the application of a sudden unexpected stimulus
of the startle response is a startle reflex reaction. The startle reflex is a brainstem reflectory reaction (reflex) that serves to protect vulnerable parts
Startle_response
Medical condition
fever. There is often an absent or decreased cremasteric reflex. The absence of the cremasteric reflex in an acutely painful testicle is most indicative
Testicular_torsion
Involuntary rapid nervous response in humans
Cremasteric reflex — elevation of the scrotum and testis elicited by stroking of the superior and medial part of the thigh. Crossed extensor reflex —
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Topics referred to by the same term
Superficial reflexes may refer to the: Abdominal reflex Cremasteric reflex Cutaneous reflex This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the
Superficial_reflexes
Internal organ in the male reproductive system
shrinks very close to the body in an effort to protect them. The cremasteric reflex will reflexively raise the testicles. The testicles can also be lifted
Testicle
Human abdominal anatomy
direct inguinal hernia. In males with strong presentation of the cremasteric reflex, the testes can—during supine sexual activity or manual manipulation—partially
Inguinal_canal
Nerve in the abdomen
responsible for the motor portion of the cremasteric reflex, which describes contraction of the cremasteric muscle when the skin of the superior medial
Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Genital_branch_of_genitofemoral_nerve
Part of the autonomic nervous system that stimulates fight-or-flight responses
connected to the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord. Cremaster muscle Cremasteric reflex Epinephrine Norepinephrine Catecholamine History of catecholamine
Sympathetic_nervous_system
Branch of the first lumbar nerve
only travels through part of the inguinal canal. It mediates the cremasteric reflex. The size of this nerve is in inverse proportion to that of the iliohypogastric
Ilioinguinal_nerve
Inflammation of the epididymis, part of the testicle
normal position of the epididymis relative to the testicle). The cremasteric reflex (elevation of the testicle in response to stroking the upper inner
Epididymitis
Layer of tissue
muscle to elevate the testis but should not be confused with the cremasteric reflex. The dartos fascia keeps the foreskin close to the glans penis throughout
Dartos_fascia
Failure of the testicle(s) to descend into the scrotum
the testis moves lower or higher ("retracts") in the scrotum. This cremasteric reflex is much more active in infant boys than older men. A retractile testis
Cryptorchidism
Opinions of English biologist and author
more than have a little feel, but it was extremely disagreeable (the cremasteric reflex is not painful, but in a skin-crawling, creepy way it is almost worse
Views_of_Richard_Dawkins
Mixed branch of the lumbar plexus
and motor portions (genital branch) of the cremasteric reflex, which describes contraction of the cremasteric muscle when the skin of the superior medial
Genitofemoral_nerve
Human spinal cord disorder
upon the level of the lesion) with loss of ipsilateral cremasteric reflex, and abdominal reflex. At the level of the lesion, destruction of the posterior
Brown-Séquard_syndrome
Medical condition
tenderness of fewer than six hours. There is often an absent or decreased cremasteric reflex, the testicle is elevated, and often is horizontal. It occurs annually
Testicular_pain
German internist
inner side of the thigh is gently stroked. It corresponds to the cremasteric reflex in males. Über Variabilität in der Entwicklung der Geschlechtsorgane
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