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5 Cards in this Set
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flexor withdrawal
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Position: tested supine,head in mid-line, legs extended
Stimulus:stimulate the sole of the foot Response:uncontrolled flexion response of the stimulated leg. Normal up to 2 months |
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Crossed extension
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Position:sup head in the midline,the examiner ext one of the legs & holds it down at the knee.
Stimulus:noxious stimulus to the ball of the foot of the extremity fixed in extension. Response: opposite extremity flexes, then add & ext, in attempt to push away. normal up to 2 months |
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Moro reflex
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Position: semi reclined
stimulus:allows the head to drop back suddenly response:Abd, ext (or flexion) & ER of the arms, Ext & abd of the finger, Normal up to 6 months |
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Grasp reflex_Palmar & Plantar
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Position:supineor supported sitting-dont touch the dorsum of the hand as the hand will open with this.
Stimulus:palmar:stimulate the palm w/ finger,plantar:stimulate the palntar aspect near the toes w/ finger. Response:flexion of the fingers(palmar) toes (plantar). Normal up to 4 monthsfor palmar, 9 months for plantar |
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Startle Rflex
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position: any position
Stimulus:sudden loud noise Response:sudden extension or abd of arms, crying. Normal throughout life |
