Which of the following reflexes is not present at bih-
Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex
Moro's Reflex
Symmetric tonic neck reflex
Crossed extensor reflex
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