___-jerk reflex Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
2. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

REFLEX (noun)
1. an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
REFLEX (adjective)
1. without volition or conscious control
JERK (noun)
1. a dull stupid fatuous person
2. a sudden abrupt pull
JERK (verb)
1. throw or toss with a quick motion
2. pull, or move with a sudden movement

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