Attitudinal reflexes

ATTITUDINAL REFLEXES

Attitudinal reflexes

  • It involves modification of posture as a result of varying positions of the head.
  • Displacement of one part of the body is followed by postural changes in other parts so that a new posture is assumed.
  • This is classified into two types,

Cortical reflexes

  • It is mediated through cerebral cortex and can be divided into
    • Placing reflex
    • Hopping reflex
    • Vestibular placing reflex
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