reflexes

Question 1

what are the types of primitive reflexes?

Answer 1

1. stepping
2. palmar & plantar grasp
3. placing
4. sucking
5. rooting
6. moro (supine)
7. landau (prone)
8. galant (prone)

symmetry

Question 2

primitive vs postural reflexes

Answer 2

PRIMITIVE: seen when babies are neonatal age
POSTURAL: foundations for balance

primitive precedes postural

Question 3

what are the types of spinal level reflexes?

Answer 3

1. flexor withdrawal
2. extensor thrust (supine)
3. crossed extension (supine)

Question 4

what are types of brainstem level reflexes?

Answer 4

1. fencing reflex aka asymmetricaal tonic reflex (head)
2. symmetrical tonic reflex (head)
3. tonic labyrinthine reflex
4. positive supporting reaction (feet)
5. associated reactions (midbrain level: parachute, neck righting)

Question 5

what are types of cortical level reactions?

Answer 5

1. balance and equilibrium reactions (forward, backward, sideward)
2. discrete voluntary control