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.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: cumulative effect (Noun). The state in which a series of repeated actions have an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects; noted especially in the repeated administration of drugs.Images & Illustrations of cumulative effect. Translation. Find a translation for the cumulative effect definition in other languages:lternative searches for cumulative effect 1  : Search for Definitions for cumulative effect. 2  Search for Synonyms for cumulative effect. 3  Quotes containing the term cumulative effect. 4  Search for Phrases containing the term cumulative effect.