Unit 2: Reflexes Flashcards
define reflexes
stimulus –> response
obligatory
if theres a cns lesion in babies brain
unable to come out of ATNR (reflex/cannot move outside of reflex)
How are reflexes classified? KNOW WHAT THE STIMULUS IS AND ITS RESPONSE
automatic: neonatal
spinal cord
brainstem
midbrain
cortical
Primary Walking stimulus/response/age of suppress…
stimulus: hold infant in supported standing, tilt trunk forward slightly
response: reciprocal extension & fanning of toes
age of suppress: 0-2mo
neonatal neck righting stimulus/response/age of suppress
stimulus turn head when in supine
response: log roll to same side
age of suppress: 0-3mo
rooting stimulus/response/age of suppress
stimulus: stroking of perioral region from corner of mouth to cheek
response: head turning to that side with mouth opening
age of suppress: 0-3mo
*impt feeding response
sucking / swallow stimulus/response/age of suppress
stimulus: touch lips, tongue, palate
response: results to automatic sucking
age: 0-6mo
*impt feeding reflex
palmar grasp stimulus/response/age of suppress
stimulus: pressure to palm ULNAR SIDE
response: grasping of object with slow release
age: 0-4mo
plantar grasp stimulus/response/age of suppress
stimulus: pressure to sole or lowering feet to floor JUST BELOW TOES
response: curling of toes
age: 0-9mo
moro reflex stimulus/response/age of suppress
stimulus: sudden neck extension
response: shoulder abduction; shoulder elbow, finger ext followed by arm flexion abduction
age: 4-6mo
startle stimulus/response
stimulus: sudden noise, clapping
response: shoulder abduction; shoulder elbow, finger ext followed by arm flexion abduction
rooting (AGAIN IN CHART) stimulus/response/age of suppression
Stimulus: stroking lips around mouth
reflex: moving mouth , head towards stimulus, in search of nipple
age: 4mo
positive supporting stimulus/response/age of suppression
stimulus: light pressure or weight bearing on feet
response: legs extend for partial weight bearing
age of suppression: 3-5 months replaces by volitional weight bearing w support
asymmetric tonic neck ATNR stimulus/response/age of suppression
stimulusL head turning to side
response: extremeties extend on face side, flex on occiput side
age 6-7 months
symmetric tonic STNR stimulus/response/age of suppression
stimulus: neck flexion and extension
response: arms flex, legs extend; arms extend, legs flex
age: 4-6 mo emerges- gone by 10mo