Activity 2

Choose three everyday or sport movements (examples: catching a ball, stepping on something sharp, landing from a jump, balancing, lifting). For each movement, identify: Which sensory receptors are involved (muscle spindle, GTO, joint receptors, cutaneous receptors) Which reflex(es) may support the movement (stretch reflex, flexor reflex, crossed extensor, etc.) Whether the reflex action is facilitatory or inhibitory How the reflex helps prevent injury A brief movement analysis based on your explanation Example: Movement: Catching yourself from falling forward Receptors: Muscle spindles (rapid stretch) Reflex: Stretch reflex Role: Facilitates contraction to regain balance Application: Quadriceps fire quickly to prevent the fall