If a Neonate's Finger Is Pricked or Burned, He or She

question 61

Multiple Choice

If a neonate's finger is pricked or burned, he or she may withdraw the finger and also thrash about, cry, and show general signs of distress. If a toddler's finger is pricked or burned, he or she shows distress and withdraws the finger, but is less likely to thrash about wildly. This scenario best exemplifies _____.

• A) the Babinski reflex
• B) an instance of regression
• C) the Moro reflex
• D) an instance of differentiation

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Definitions:

Scapula

The technical term for the shoulder blade, a flat triangular bone located on the posterior side of the ribcage that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the neck and back that elevates the scapula (shoulder blade).

Serratus Anterior

A muscle on the side of the chest that helps rotate the arm and move it away from the body.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the Pectoralis Major in the chest, involved in functions like scapula downward rotation, depression, and anterior tilt.