PLANTAR REFLEX

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N., Pam M.S.
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the reflex of the flexing of the toes whenever the sole of someone's feet are stroked.

PLANTAR REFLEX: "The plantar reflex is sought immediately upon examination of newborns at birth."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. BABINSKI REFLEX
  2. EXTENSOR THRUST
  3. STEPPING REFLEX
  4. REFLEXOLOGY
  5. EXTENSION REFLEX
  6. STANCE REFLEX
  7. SUCKING REFLEX
  8. REFLEX INHIBITION
  9. FIXATION REFLEX
  10. DEFECATION REFLEX
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "PLANTAR REFLEX," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/plantar-reflex/ (accessed January 25, 2020).
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