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* The baby should be able to overcome this reflex and move out of this posture.  
* The baby should be able to overcome this reflex and move out of this posture.  
* If the asymmetric reflex is obligate (the infant can not move out of or overcome the reflex) or if the reflex persists beyond 6 months of age, then it is abnormal and can be seen in upper motor neuron disorders.
* If the asymmetric reflex is obligate (the infant can not move out of or overcome the reflex) or if the reflex persists beyond 6 months of age, then it is abnormal and can be seen in upper motor neuron disorders.
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<mediaplayer width='320' height='300' image="http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/images/e/e8/03mo_04.jpg">file:03mo 17.mp4</mediaplayer> This infant is almost 3 months old.
  • The asymmetric tonic neck reflex is present in the first 3 to 4 months of life.
  • When the head is turned to one side, the ipsilateral arm and leg will extend while the contralateral extremities will be in flexion.
  • The baby should be able to overcome this reflex and move out of this posture.
  • If the asymmetric reflex is obligate (the infant can not move out of or overcome the reflex) or if the reflex persists beyond 6 months of age, then it is abnormal and can be seen in upper motor neuron disorders.


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3 Months Neural Exam Movies: normal behaviour | cranial nerves | Tone - head and trunk control | upper extremity‎ | hand movements | lower extremity Positions - supine | prone | ventral suspension | vertical suspension | Reflexes - Deep tendon reflexes | Plantar reflex‎ | Root | Moro | Galant | Grasp | Asymmetric tonic neck‎ | Neural Exam Movies | Neonatal Diagnosis
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Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, March 28) Embryology Neural Exam - 3 month reflexes - asymmetric tonic neck. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Neural_Exam_-_3_month_reflexes_-_asymmetric_tonic_neck

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