Primative reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
Name the four primative reflexes and when they are present
A
grasp - 4mths
moro-birth to four months
ATNR- birth to seven months
Rooting - birth onwards
2
Q
Grasp
A
infant grasps an object placed in palm or under toes
3
Q
Moro
A
hold infant supporting the head, allow the head to drop gently
infant will look surprised and throw arms out and then bring them back to midline
4
Q
What is ATNR
A
on turning head to one side, arm and leg on ipsilateral side extend
5
Q
What is the rooting reflex
A
on touching infants face, he turns, opens mouth as if to such finger
6
Q
What reflexes should not persist
A
Moro
ATNR
7
Q
What does persistance of reflexes suggest
A
cerebral palsy
