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OCCTH 619 Stimulus Of Primitive Reflexes
Stimulus Of Primitive Reflexes
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Health Care
Graduate
09/08/2010

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Term
Rooting
Definition
Touch to lips of cheek
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Sucking
Definition
Touch to oral area
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Palmar Grasp
Definition
Touch to palm or ulnar side of hand. Also elicited by sucking
Term
Plantar Grasp
Definition
Touch proximal to toes on plantar surface
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Flexor Recoil
Definition
Passively extend arm or leg and then release
Term
Placing
Definition
Brush dorsum of hand or foot under edge of table
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Primary Standing
Definition
Bring Sole of foot in contact with firm surface
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Primary Stepping
Definition
Lean infant slightly forward
Term
Galant (Truncal Incurvation)
Definition
Stroke paravertebral area on 1 side from thoracic to sacral region
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Moro (Startle) Reflex
Definition
Dropping head backwards from semi-reclined position or loud noise near their head.
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Flexor Withdrawl
Definition
Touch to Sole of foot
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Extensor Thrust
Definition
Touch to Sole of foot of flexed LE (lower extremity)
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Crossed Extension
Definition
Flex the extended LE (lower extremity)
Term
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
Definition
Turn head 90 degrees to one side
Term
Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (extension)
Definition
Extend Neck
Term
Symmetrical tonic neck reflex (flexion)
Definition
Flex Neck
Term
Tonic Labyrinthine (prone)
Definition
Prone position
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Tonic Labyrinthine (supine)
Definition
Supine Position
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Positive Supporting Reaction
Definition
Bounce child's feet several times against floor
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Associated Reactions
Definition
Movement requiring effort (e.g. squeeze an object)
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