Which of the following reflexes is not present at birth –

Neonatal reflexes A number of primitive neonatal reflexes can be elicited in a healthy term neonate. These disappear as the child grows → These reflexes are inhibited by frontal lobes as the child grows. The absence of reflex responses indicates dysfunction of central or peripheral motor function. Abnormal persistence of neonatal reflexes is pathognomonic of central motor lesions. Reflexes are A. Reflexes present at birth  Rooting, sucking & swallowing reflexes Moro reflex Palmar grasp (grasp reflex)  Crossed extensor Asymmetric tonic neck reflex            B. Reflexes appear after birth Symmetric tonic neck  - appears at 4-6 months  Parachute reflex - appears at 8-9 months  Landau reflex - appears at 10 months