Reflexes - Stimuli & Responses Flashcards
ATNR Stimulus
Head rotate to one side
Moro Stimulus
Moved quickly from upright to reclined
Startle Stimulus
Sudden noise or movement
Rooting/Search Stimulus
Lip/cheek stroked
Sucking Stimulus
Finger/nipple placed in infant’s mouth
Palmar Grasp Stimulus
Object placed in hand or stroking palm
Plantar Grasp Stimulus
Sole of foot stroked or pressed
Babinski Stimulus
Lateral aspect of sole of foot firmly stroked
Stepping Stimulus
Held upright with feet touching solid flat surface
Flexor Withdrawal Stimulus
Noxious stimulus to sole of foot
STNR Stimulus
Head/neck ext
OR
Head/neck flex
(in sitting)
TLR Stimulus
Neck flex
OR
Neck ext
(in prone)
Positive Support Stimulus
Lower infant in vertical suspension to allow soles to touch flat surface & bear some weight
ATNR Response
UE flex (opposite from head turn) UE ext (same side as head turn)
Moro Response
Arms/legs ext & fingers spread.
THEN arms/legs flex.
Startle Response
UE flex
Rooting/Search Response
Turns face toward stimulus, opens mouth & makes sucking motion
Sucking Response
Sucks
Palmar Grasp Response
Hands close around object
Plantar Grasp Response
Flex toes
Babinski Response
Big toe bends back towards top of foot
Other toes fan out
Stepping Response
Attempts to walk, places one foot in front of the other (but does not WB)
Flexor Withdrawal Response
Withdrawal of stimulated leg
STNR Response (to head/neck ext)
Arms ext
Legs flex
STNR Response (to head/neck flex)
Arms flex
Legs ext
TLR Response (to neck flex)
Arms & legs flex
TLR Response (to neck ext)
Arms & legs ext
Positive Support Response
Hip & knee ext
