Infant Reflexes stimulus

Question 1

Stimulus for symmetrical tonic neck reflex(STNR)

Answer 1

Neck position, flexion or extension

Question 2

Stimulus for Tonic labyrinthine reflex (TLR)

Answer 2

Position of labyrinth in inner ear- reflected in head position

Question 3

Stimulus for Galant reflex

Answer 3

Touch to skin along the spine from shoulder to hip

Question 4

Stimulus for palmar grasp reflex

Answer 4

Pressure to palm on ulnar side

Question 5

Stimulus for plantar reflex grasp reflex

Answer 5

Pressure to plantar surface of the foot near the base of the toes

Question 6

Stimulus for rooting reflex

Answer 6

Touch the cheek

Question 7

Stimulus for Moro reflex

Answer 7

Head dropping into ext suddenly for a few inches

Question 8

Stimulus for Startle reflex

Answer 8

Loud sudden noise

Question 9

Stimulus for positive support reflex

Answer 9

Weight on placed on ball of feet when upright

Question 10

Stimulus for walking (stepping) reflex

Answer 10

Supported upright position with soles of feet on firm surface

Question 11

Stimulus for asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR)

Answer 11

Neck position, turned to one side