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The infant will twitch their hips toward the touch in a dancing movement. This reflex occurs when the side of the infant's spine is stroked or tapped while the infant lies on the stomach. The tonic neck position is often described as the fencer's position because it looks like a fencer's stance. Turning the baby's face in the other direction reverses the position. The arm on the side away from the face is flexed and the fist is clenched tightly.
The arm on the side where the head is facing reaches away from the body with the hand partly open. This reflex occurs when the head of a child who is relaxed and lying face up is moved to the side. Step reflex (stepping motions when sole of foot touches hard surface).Startle reflex (pulling arms and legs in after hearing loud noise).Sucking reflex (sucks when area around mouth is touched).
Infant reflexes are responses that are normal in infants, but abnormal in other age groups. A reflex that is still present after the age when it would normally disappear can be a sign of brain or nervous system damage. Many infant reflexes disappear as the child grows older, although some remain through adulthood. The presence and strength of a reflex is an important sign of nervous system development and function.
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