Infant Reflexes Flashcards
what s level is primary walking
spinal
when does primary walking appear by
38 weeks gestation
when is primary walking integrated by
2 months
primary walking is elicited by
in standing, hold infant under arms and incline forward
results of primary walking
automatic walking steps which are rhythmical and with heel strike
what brain level is galant
spinal
when does galant appear
32 weeks gestation
when is galant integrated by
2 months
how to elicit galanat
support infant by the thorax in prone with one hand (hold on FA); stroke one side of trunk between 12th rib and iliac crest with other hand
results of galant
lateral flexion on trunk toward the side that was stroked
what brain level is palmar grasp/hand grasp
spinal
when does palmar/hand grasp appear
birth
when is palmar/hand grasp integrated
4 months
how is palmar/hand grasp elicited
beginning on ulnar side of hand, apply pressure across the palm
result of palmar/hand grasp
flexion of fingers on the stimulated hand
what brain level is moro (startle)
associated/automatic reaction
when does moro (startle) appear
28 weeks gestation
when is moro (startle) integrated by
5 months
how to elicit moro (startle)
in supine, pull infant by the arms 2-3 inches from the surface and then release
results of moro (startle)
abduction/extension of the arms and legs
what brain level is root
spinal
when is root aquired
28 weeks gestation
when is root integrated by
3 months
how is root elicited
light stroke at the corner of the mouth and cheeck
results of root
lower lip droops, head turns toward stimulus
what brain level is toe/plantar grasp
spinal
when does toe/plantar grasp appear
28 weeks gestation
when is toe/plantar grasp integrated by
9 months
how is toe/plantar grasp elicited
beginning on the medial side, apply pressure to the ball of the foot
results of toe/plantar grasp
flexion of toes on stimulated foot
what brain level is plantar reflex (babinksi)
spinal
when does plantar reflex (babinksi) appear
birth
when is plantar reflex (babinksi) integrated
remains positive throughout 1st year of life
how is plantar reflex (babinksi) elicited
stroke the lateral part of the side of the sole of the foot