grasp reflex

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Related to grasp reflex: Babinski reflex, startle reflex, plantar grasp reflex

grasp reflex

An involuntary bending of the fingers in response to tactile stimulation of the palm, producing an uncontrollable grasp and associated in adults with injury of the frontal lobe of the brain.

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We're all born with the primitive palmar grasp reflex. It appears as early as 16 weeks in the womb and lasts until five or six months of age.

A reflex we lose as we grow up

Her grasp reflex was present in all four extremities and her sucking reflex was weak.

A congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder: Mobius' syndrome

The palmar grasp reflex is elicited by toughing the ulnar aspect of the palm, and all fingers should close tightly.

Pediatric thumb flexion deformities

The crawling, stepping, Moro's, rooting, startle, sucking, and palmar grasp reflex noted.