Tonic Neck reflex defined
Also know as the fencer position
Elicited: When supine newborn’s head turned to one side
Response: Extremities on same side straighten; opposite side flexes (looks like fencing position)
Tonic Neck Reflex persistance
Persists until: Third or fourth month
Palmar grasp reflex defined
Elicited: Finger or object placed in palm
Response: Newborn grasps and holds firmly enough to be lifted briefly from crib
Palmar grasp reflex
birth to 4 months
Moro Reflex defined
AKA the startle reflex,
Elicited: Loud noise or startled movement
Response: Arms and legs extend, then rapidly abduct; fingers form C-shape
Moro Reflex persistance
birth to 4 months
Sucking & Rooting Reflexes Defined
Elicited by stroking an infant’s cheek or the edge of an infant’s mouth
The infant turns their head toward the side that is touched and starts to suck.
Sucking & Rooting Reflexes persistance
Birth to 4 months
Plantar Grasp Defined
Elicited by touching the sole of an infant’s foot
The infant’s toes curl downward.
Plantar grasp persistence
Birth to 8 months
Babinski Reflex defined
Elicited by stroking the outer edge of the sole of an infant’s foot up toward the toes
The infant’s toes fan upward and out.
Babinksi Reflex persistance
Birth to 1 year
Stepping Reflex defined
Elicited by holding an infant upright with his feet touching a flat surface
The infant makes stepping movements.
Stepping Reflex persistance
birth to 4 weeks
