A reflex is a muscle reaction that happens automatically in
response to a certain type of stimulation. Certain sensations or
movements produce specific muscle responses. The presence and
strength of a reflex is an important sign of nervous system
development and function. Many infant reflexes disappear as the
child grows older, although some remain throughout adulthood.
The presence of an infant reflex after the age at which the
reflex normally disappears can be a sign of brain damage or
damage to the nervous system. Infant reflexes are reflexes that
are normal in infants, but abnormal in other age groups. Such
reflexes include: Other infant reflexes include: The TONIC NECK
REFLEX occurs when you move the head of a child who is relaxed
and lying on his back to the side. The arm on the side where the
head is facing reaches straight away from the body with the hand
partly open. The arm on the side away from the face is flexed
and the fist is clenched tightly. Turning the baby's face in the
other direction rever