The physician does not commonly check the _____ reflex during a physical examination.

A) Achilles
B) glabellar
C) plantar
D) biceps

Glabellar Reflex

A reflex elicited by tapping the forehead between the eyebrows, leading to a transient blink response; often used to assess neurological function.

Achilles Reflex

A reflex action of the foot, elicited by a sudden stretch of the Achilles tendon, indicating normal function of the lower segment of the spinal cord.

Plantar Reflex

A reflex elicited by stroking the sole of the foot, used to assess the integrity of the spinal cord and higher brain centers; a normal response curls the toes, while the Babinski sign indicates neurological concerns.