galant reflex

Term ID

NBO:0000395

Synonyms

• spinal galant

Definition

It is elicited by holding the newborn in ventral suspension (face down) and stroking along the one side of the spine. A reflex that caused the laterally flex toward the stimulated side when a newborn is held in ventral suspension (face down) and stroking along the one side of the spine.

References

Ontology

Behavior Ontology