Postnatal and Child Development Flashcards
development of the brain in a 4 week old embryo: four main sections in dorsal view
future forebrain (prosencephalon) future midbrain (mesencephalon) future hindbrain (rhombencephalon) future spinal cord
list the flexures present in the developing brain in a 4 week old embryo in side on view
cephalic flexure
pontine flexure
cervical flexure
development of the brain in a 5 week old embryo
fore/mid/hind brain develops
fore: telencephalon, diencephalon
mid
hind: pons, medulla
development of the brain in a 8 week old embryo
hemispheres and cerebellum developing
formation of ventricular system: aqueduct, 3rd/4th ventricle
list association cortices in the brain
motor
sensory
visual
prefrontal
features of association cortices
fx less predictable
not organised topographically
left-right symmetry weak or absent
what association cortex is associated with ADHD?
prefrontal
what part of the spinal cord is responsible for motor neurons?
grey matter in the anterior section of the cord
how is the grey matter in the anterior section of the spinal cord divided?
proxima
distal
flexors
extensors
list pyramidal tracts
lateral corticospinal
anterior corticospinal
list extra-pyramidal tracts
rubrospinal
reticulospinal
vestibulospinal
olivospinal
reticulospinal tract is responsible for?
coordinating automated movements of locomotion posture e.g. to painful stimuli
rubrospinal tract is responsible for?
automatic movements of arm in response to posture/balance changes
vestibulospinal tract is responsible for?
regulates posture to maintain balance, facilitates mainly alpha motor neurons of the postural, antigravity (extensor) muscles
anterior corticospinal tract is responsible for?
voluntary movements
list components of the reflex arc
stimulus > sensory receptor > sensory neuron > dorsal column > inteneuron/integrating center > motor neuron > effector
what is the Moro reflex?
when neck suddenly extended, arms abduct then adduct
when does the Moro reflex develop?
28-32 weeks gestation
when does the Moro reflex disappear?
3-6 months
the persistence of primitive reflexes can be a sign of?
impaired development
what is the stepping reflex?
baby appears to take steps or dance when held upright with his or her feet touching a solid surface
how long does the stepping reflex last?
~2months
what is the grasp reflex?
Stroking the palm of a baby’s hand causes the baby to close his or her fingers in a grasp
how long does the grasp reflex last?
5-6 months
9-12 in the toes
what is the tonic neck reflex?
When a baby’s head is turned to one side, the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow (fencing position)
how long does the tonic neck reflex last?
5-7 months
what is the rooting reflex?
when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked / touched, the baby will turn their head and open their mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking
how long does the rooting reflex last?
4 months
what is the suck reflex?
When the roof of the baby’s mouth is touched, the baby will start to suck
when does the sucking reflex develop?
32-36 weeks gestation
what are parachute reflexes?
baby protects themselves with outstretched arms when pushed sideways or forward
what is development?
global impression of a child encompassing: growth, ^ understanding, skill acquisition, more sophisticated response and behaviour
who helps monitor child development?
parents
doctors
nursery nurses
teachers
when are children monitored for development?
opportunistically
part of a planned programme of reviews
list the four domains of child development
gross motor skills
fine motor skills
social skills
speech and language skills
gross motor skills include?
position head lag sitting walking running
fine motor skills include?
use of hands grasp and fine pincer bricks crayons puzzles
social skills include?
social interaction
stranger reaction
eating skills
dressing
speech and language skills include?
vocalisation
words
understanding
imaginative play
gross motor development in a new born
limited flexing
symmetrical posture
marked head lag on pulling up
gross motor development in a child that is 6-8 weeks
raises head to 45 degrees in prone
gross motor development in a child that is 6-8 months
sits w/o support
6 months w/ round back
8 months w/ straight back
gross motor development in a child that is 8-9 months
crawling
gross motor development in a child that is 10 months
cruises around furniture
gross motor development in a child that is 12 months
walks unsteadily
broad gait
hands apart
gross motor development in a child that is 15 months
walks steadily