Extension reflex of fingers in the newborn.
Extension reflex of fingers was tested in several term and preterm infants. This reflex was found to be present as early as 28 weeks gestation in clinically stable preterm infants. Absence of extension reflex in infants is indicative of neurologic problems.
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Department of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Miller Children's Hospital, Long Beach, CA 90801-1428.
D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012018:Reflex