adj :  of, relating to, or being a tonic reflex that serves to establish or maintain the posture of an individual against the force of gravity and that is initiated by stimulation of the utricle of the labyrinth through position of the head or movements of the neck muscles and involves alteration of skeletal muscle tone <the animal exhibited no reflexes due to loss of its otolithic organs>  - compare STATOKINETIC  .
 
 
 
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