When someone has a tight muscle, for example a tight muscle on one side of the neck, passive bending toward the tight muscle (e.g., by pulling the head toward the side of the tight muscle) can sometimes can help the muscle to relax. Which part of the stretch reflex pathway is involved in this effect?
A) disinhibition
B) reciprocal innervation
C) recurrent inhibition

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Reciprocal innervation is involved in this effect because when a muscle is stretched, its antagonist muscle is simultaneously inhibited, allowing the tight muscle to relax.

When Someone Has a Tight Muscle, for Example a Tight