Tonic Reflexes

Question 1

tonic labrinthine

Answer 1

positioning in supine elicits general extension pattern throughout body
positioning in prone elicits general flexion pattern
(mobility)

Question 2

asymmetrical tonic neck

Answer 2

head turning elicits extension of face-side arm and leg and flexion of skull side (mobility, stability)

Question 3

symmetrical tonic neck

Answer 3

head dorsiflexion elicits arm extenion and leg flexion
head ventroflexion elicits arm flexion and leg extension
(mobility, stability)

Question 4

Magnet

Answer 4

touch pressure to sole of foot with leg flexed elicits extension of leg touched
(mobility, stability)

Question 5

primary standing

Answer 5

held in upright position so feet touch surface elicits extension of legs to stand (stability)

Question 6

plantar grasp

Answer 6

touch pressure to bottom of foot elicits flexion of toes (mobility, stability)

Question 7

traction

Answer 7

pressure on palm of hand elicits finger flexion followed by flexion of arm (mobility, stability)

Question 8

grasp reflex

Answer 8

pressure on palm of hand and stretch to finger flexors elicits finger flexion