The ____________________ Reflex Can Be Triggered by Gently Stroking the Skin

question 44

Short Answer

The ____________________ reflex can be triggered by gently stroking the skin around a newborn's cheek and mouth.

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Definitions:

Sagittal

Relating to or denoting a plane that divides the body into left and right portions.

Plane

In anatomy, a plane is an imaginary flat surface passing through the body which is used to divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes.

Section

A distinct part of an object, document, or area, often separated by boundaries or divisions.

Longitudinal

Pertaining to length or the longitudinal axis; in research, it refers to studies conducted over a long period to observe changes in the study subjects.