Primitive Reflexes Practical Flashcards
1
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Plantar: motor response
A
extension, “fanning” of toes
2
Q
Plantar: function
A
balance, mobility, kicking movements
3
Q
Plantar: integrated or inhibited by
A
2-3 months
4
Q
Plantar: functional implications
A
- can impede cross pattern crawling
- delayed ambulation
- difficulty donning and/or doffing socks
5
Q
Spinal Galant: motor response
A
- tighten, twitch, or jerking of the muscles on the same side
- lateral flexion towards stimulus
6
Q
Spinal Galant: function
A
“walk” down the birth canal
7
Q
Spinal Galant: integrated or inhibited by
A
9-10 months
8
Q
Spinal Galant: functional implications
A
- posture
- gait
- locomotion
- fidgeting
- bed wetting
- poor concentration
- poor bladder control
- scoliosis if presented on one side
9
Q
Moro: motor response (infants)
A
- inhalation, momentary gasp/cry/freeze
- shoulders aBduct, elbows, wrist and fingers extend
- followed by shoulder adduction and elbow and finger flex
- reddening
10
Q
Moro: motor response (child)
A
upper body aBduction and extension beyond 30 degrees
11
Q
Moro: function
A
- facilitates first breath of life
- survival
- summoning help
12
Q
Moro: integrated or inhibited by
A
3-4 months
13
Q
Moro: functional implications
A
- difficulty with change
- hypersensitivity
- difficulty with emotional profile (angst, mood swings, insecurity)
14
Q
Rooting: motor response
A
- head turns toward stimulus
- look for mouth or hands to twitch on either side
15
Q
Rooting: function
A
- feeding
- eating
- sucking reflex