Which of the following reflexes is not present at bih-
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Symmetric Tonic neck reflexes Neonatal reflexes o A number of primitive neonatal reflexes can be elicited in healthy term neonate. o These disappear as the child grows ---> These reflexes are inhibited by frontal lobes as child grows. o Absence of reflex responses indicates dysfunction of central or peripheral motor function. o Abnormal persistence of neonatal reflexes is pathognomonic of central motor lesions. Reflexes are A. Reflexes present at bih Rooting, sucking & swallowing reflexes 4. Crossed extensor appears at 4-6 months appears at 8-9 months --> appears at 10 months" align="left" height="84" width="385">Moro reflex 5. Assymmetric tonic neck reflex Palmar grasp (grasp reflex) B. Reflexes appear after bih Symmetric tonic neck Parachute reflex Landau reflex
Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex
Moro's Reflex
Symmetric tonic neck reflex
Crossed extensor reflex