Reflexes

Question 1

Sucking and rooting

Answer 1

birth - 4 months

Question 2

palmar grasp

Answer 2

grasps object

birth-6 months

Question 3

plantar grasp

Answer 3

toes curl downward

birth to 8 months

Question 4

moro reflex (startle)

Answer 4

arms and legs symmetrically extend and then abduct while fingers spread to form C shape
birth to 4 months

Question 5

tonic neck reflex (fencer position)

Answer 5

turn infant’s head to one side, extends arm and leg on that side and flexes arm and leg on opposite side.
birth to 3-4 months

Question 6

Babinski reflex

Answer 6

stroke outer edge of sole up toward toes; toes fan upward and outward
birth to 1 year

Question 7

stepping

Answer 7

birth - 4 weeks