Neonatal reflexes Flashcards
Babinski reflex present in
0-12 months
What is the flexor withdrawal
sharp stimulus to the foot or hand causes withdrawal of that extremity
Flexor withdrawal present
0-2 months
Crossed extension is
sharp pressure to the foot results in withdrawal of that foot and extension of opposite extremity
Crossed extension present
0-2 months
Galant or trunk incurvation reaction is
sharp stimulus along the paravertebral line between the scapula to top of iliac crest results in lateral trunk flexion towards that side
Galant or trunk incurvation present
0-2months
Moro reflex is
sudden neck extension causes shoulder ABD and extension of elbows followed by shoulder ADD and elbow flexion
Moro reflex present
0-4 months
Primary standing reaction is
when is supported infant is put in standing they will extend the LEs
IF the primary standing reflex persists
interfere with walking because joints will remain in extension and not dissociate between flexion and extension
Primary walking reflex is
hold infant in supported standing and lean the trunk forward, they will perform recipocal stepping motion
Primary walking reflex present
0-2 months
Neonatal neck righting is
when infant is supine, rotate their head one way, they will log roll to that side
neonatal neck righting present
0-6 months
Rooting reflex
touch around their mouth the infant will turn towards the stimulus with mouth open