| Reflex | Sensory afferent | Proposed function |
|---|---|---|
| Myotactic (stretch) reflex | Muscle spindle - 1a afferent | Muscle tone maintenence, antigravity/posture movement |
| Inverse myotactic | Golgi tendon organ - 1b afferent | Controls tension to avoid overcontraction/overstretch |
| Flexor withdrawal | Free nerve endings - A-delta + C afferent | Withdraws limb from offending stimuli, maintains balance during withdrawal |