Reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
Achilles
A
S1,2
2
Q
Patellar
A
L3,4
3
Q
Biceps
A
C5,6
4
Q
Triceps
A
C7,8
5
Q
Cremaster
A
L1,2
6
Q
Anal Wink
A
S3,4
7
Q
Moro
A
“Hang on for life” - abduct/extend arms when startled, then draw together
8
Q
Rooting
A
Movement of head toward one side if cheek/mouth is stroked (nipple seeking)
9
Q
Sucking
A
Sucking response when roof of mouth is touched
10
Q
Palmar
A
Curling of fingers if palm is stroked
11
Q
Plantar
A
Dorsiflexion of large toe and fanning of other toes with plantar stimulation - Babinski sign when in adult (UMN lesion)
12
Q
Galant reflex
A
Stroking along one side of spine when lying ventrally, lateral flexion of lower body toward stimulated side
