A one-synapse reflex {stretch reflex} {myotactic reflex} maintains posture and muscle tone. Stretch reflexes relate to muscle tension, posture, and locomotion. Stretch reflexes maintain posture by contracting muscles if they stretch out. Stretch reflex control allows sitting up and other behaviors, after sense organs establish reflexes with motor neurons. Standing, crawling, sitting, walking, and running use spinal-cord reflex circuits, which connect to cerebrum and cerebellum.
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