Which of the Following Reflexes Would Help a Baby Grasp

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflexes would help a baby grasp an object that is placed in the palm of his or her hand?

• A) rooting
• B) withdrawal
• C) moro
• D) babinski
• E) palmar

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Definitions:

Temporomandibular Joint

The joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull, allowing for movement and function of the jaw.

Tragus

A small, pointed cartilaginous flap located in front of the ear canal, often used as a landmark for various medical procedures.

Iliac Crest

The upper border of the ilium, a significant landmark in the pelvic bone, important for anatomical orientation and as a site for surgical procedures.

Vertebra

One of the individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column, or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.