Primitive Reflexes

Question 1

ATNR

Answer 1

Turn head to one side, face side extremities extend, scalp side extremities flex, spine convexity towards face side
Integration: Birth to 6 months

Question 2

STNR

Answer 2

When head flexes, UE flex, legs extend, when head extends, UE extend, legs flex
Integration: 6-8 months

Question 3

Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)

Answer 3

In supine, body and extremities in extension, in prone, body and extremities held in flexion
Integration: Birth to 6 months

Question 4

Galant Reflex

Answer 4

Touch skin along spine from shoulder to hip causes ipsilateral lateral flexion
Integration: 30 weeks to 2 months

Question 5

Palmar Grasp Reflex

Answer 5

Pressure in palm on ulnar side of hand causes flexion of fingers and strong grip
Integration: Birth to 4 months

Question 6

Plantar Grasp Reflex

Answer 6

Pressure to base of toes causes toe flexion

Integration: 28 weeks of gestation to 9 months

Question 7

Rooting Reflex

Answer 7

Touch on cheek causes turning of head to same side with mouth open
Integration: 28 weeks of gestation to 3 months

Question 8

Moro Reflex

Answer 8

Head dropping rapidly into extension causes arm abduction with fingers open, then cross into adduction and crying
Integration: 28 weeks to 5 months

Question 9

Startle Reflex

Answer 9

Loud, sudden noise causes UE abduction with elbows flexed and fingers closed, adduction
Integration: 28 weeks to 5 months

Question 10

Positive Support Reflex

Answer 10

Weight placed on balls of feet when upright causes stiffening of legs and trunk into extension
Integration: 35 week of gestation to 2 months

Question 11

Walking (Stepping) Reflex

Answer 11

Supported upright position with soles of feet on firm surface causes reciprocal flexion/extension of legs
Integration: 38 weeks of gestation to 2 months