Publication Date:
2006-01-16
Description:
Postflight measurements of Achilles tendon reflex duration on Skylab crewmen indicate a state of disequilibrium between the flexor and extensor muscle groups with an initial decrease in reflex duration. As the muscles regain strength and mass there occurs an overcompensation reflected by increased reflex duration. Finally, when a normal neuromuscular state is reached the reflex duration returns to baseline value.
Keywords:
AEROSPACE MEDICINE
Type:
Biomed. Results from Skylab; p 131-135
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