This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Startle reflex

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

This is an example of a primitive reflex.

If a neonate is startled e.g. by a sudden loud noise, then the neonate flexes his elbows (not extends them as in the moro reflex) with his hands remaining closed.


Related pages

Create an account to add page annotations

Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page