The jaw jerk reflex can be classified as a dynamic stretch reflex. As with most other reflexes, the response to the stimulus is monosynaptic, with sensory neurons of the trigeminal mesencephalic nucleus sending axons to the trigeminal motor nucleus, which in turn innervates the masseter.
U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.
Cumulative Effect of Drugs. 1. Due to too frequent doses. 2. Due to too long continued administration. By cumulative effect is meant the unexpected, intense action of a drug after it has been given for some time, as differing from an immediate intense action of a drug which would show an idiosyncrasy.1.. Cumulative Action From Too Long Continued Administration of a Drug means the development of symptom a which show an over-action of the drug. This is of frequent occurrence and is sometimes accidental, but is often caused deliberately by pushing a drug to its full physiologic effect.