The Moro reflex, also known as the startle reflex, is an involuntary response exhibited by newborns typically up to 3-4 months of age. It occurs when an infant feels a sudden loss of physical support ...

Testing reflexes is an important part of a neurological examination, as reflexes give insight into the health of the nervous system. Assessing your reflexes can help determine if there are underlying ...

Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your doctor tests your deep tendon reflexes with a reflex hammer to measure your response. This test is ...

The legs and head extend while the arms jerk up and out with the palms up and thumbs flexed. Shortly afterward the arms are brought together and the hands clench into fists, and the infant cries ...