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parachute reaction |
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parachute reaction Anterior propping reaction Pediatrics Protective abduction of arms, extension of elbows and wrists and spreading of fingers, a normal defense reflex, elicited when an infant is held in ventral suspension and is tilted
abruptly forward toward the floor, seen in 7–9th months of age, a response that is asymmetrical in infants with hemiparesis and an early sign of cerebral palsy How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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