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This condition is defined by an unusually short neck resulting from fused cervical vertebrae. Those affected experience limited neck mobility and possess a low-set hairline.<\/p>\n

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When the tendon below the kneecap, or patella, is tapped, an automatic reaction called the patellar reflex occurs. This causes the thigh muscles to contract and straighten the knee.<\/p>\n

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