Physiologic Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Head Righting
A
Visual and vestibular
Align face/head vertical, mouth horizontal
Prone - 2 mos
Supine - 3-4 mos
2
Q
Head and body righting
A
Tactile, vestibular proprioceptive
Align body parts in anatomic position relative to each other and gravity
4-6 mos
3
Q
Protective extension or parachute reactions
A
Displacement of COG outside supporting bae in sitting, standing
Extension/abduction of lateral extremity toward displacement to prevent falling
Sitting:
ant - 5-7 mos
lat - 6-8 mos
post - 7-8 mos
Standing - 12-14 mos
4
Q
Equilibrium or tilting reactions
A
Displacement of COG
Adjustment of tone and posture of trunk to maintain balance
Sitting - 6-8 mos
Standing - 12-14 mos