Palmar Grasp Reflex/Primitive Squeeze 2,15
Palmar Grasp Reflex/Primitive Squeeze 2,15
Onset: 10 weeks gestation
Integration: 4-6 months
Placing a finger in the infant’s hand from the ulnar to palmar surface will cause the infant’s fingers to flex around the finger. Grasp tightens during sucking.
Palmar Grasp
Palmar grasp reflex in response to object placed in palm; oriented to ulnar side