Neural Exam - Newborn reflexes - suck, root

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Newborn-normal-behaviour.jpg</wikiflv> This 5-day-old infant is in the alert, quiet state.
  • The baby should have a strong coordinated suck reflex with good stripping action of the tongue.
  • There should be resistance to pulling out the pacifier.
  • A root reflex is obtained by gently stroking the cheek towards the lips.
  • The baby should open the mouth towards the stimulus and turn the head to latch on to the object.
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Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, April 23) Embryology Neural Exam - Newborn reflexes - suck, root. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Neural_Exam_-_Newborn_reflexes_-_suck,_root

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