Palmomental reflex
The palmomental reflex is a primitive reflex arising from unilateral damage to the frontal lobe in the pre-frontal area.
It is elicited by quickly scratching the palm of the hand. A positive reflex is indicated by sudden contraction of the mentalis muscle in the face.
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