Primitive Reflexes

Question 1

What is Sucking and Rooting?

Answer 1

Baby suck son mother’s nipple once it comes into contact with mouth
Baby turns head towards anything which strokes its cheek

Question 2

What is the purpose of Sucking and Rooting?

Answer 2

Assists in breastfeeding

Question 3

What is the Palmar and Plantar grasp?

Answer 3

Baby grasps any object placed in its hand

Plantar reflex results in dorsiflexion of foot

Question 4

How does Plantar grasp change with normal development?

Answer 4

Changes to normal plantar flexion

Question 5

What is the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex?

Answer 5

AKA fencing posture

When baby’s head is turned to one side, the arm on that side straighten and the other bends

Question 6

What is the Moro Reflex?

Answer 6

Head and legs extend, arms jerk up and out, arms brought together, fits clench and baby cries loudly

Question 7

What are triggers for the Moro Reflex?

Answer 7

Sudden change in head position
Abrupt temperature change
Startled by sudden noise

Question 8

What is Stepping and Placing?

Answer 8

When the soles of the feet touch a flat surface, they attempt to walk by placing one foot in front of the other