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Galant reflex logo #10101) Reflexes
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Galant reflex

Galant reflex logo #21000 Galant reflex is a newborn reflex. It is elicited by holding the newborn in ventral suspension (face down) and stroking along the one side of the spine. The normal reaction is for the newborn to laterally flex toward the stimulated side. This is one of the reflexes tested in newborns to help rule out brain damage at birth. == See also == ...
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Galant reflex

Galant reflex logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: gă-lan[h]′ Definitions: 1. a deep abdominal reflex in which there is a contraction of the abdominal muscles on tapping the anterior superior iliac spine. Synonyms: lower abdominal periosteal reflex
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