CLD 204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Supine Position, Brainstem
15 Oct 2018
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Re exes and rhythmical stereotypes key concept: the study of re exes and stereotypical patterns of behaviours cortical regions of the brain: Voluntary actions in the body are controlled in the moro context located in the cerebrum or upper regions of the brain. Walking, running and climbing subcortical regions on the brain: Re ects are sub-cortical which means they are controlled in the brain stem. Sneezing, breathing, heartbeat re exives (involuntary movement): primitive survival re exes: related to infants survival (seek nourishment and see protection) Protective reposnes primitive postural re exes: precursors of involuntary movements. Involuntary reaction to stimuli information decoding stage: Processing sensory stimuli based on stored information. A re ex that is absent, irregular or uneven may be an indicator of neurological dysfunction. Infant re ex may be used as a diagnostic tool to examine central nervous system what dos the physician look for: Responses that are too strong or too weak primitive re ex:
