grasping reflex


grasp·ing re·flex

an involuntary flexion of the fingers to tactile or tendon stimulation on the palm of the hand, producing an uncontrollable grasp; usually associated with frontal lobe lesions. Compare: darwinian reflex. Synonym(s): forced grasping reflex, grasp reflex

grasp·ing re·flex

(grasping rēfleks) An involuntary flexion of the fingers to tactile or tendon stimulation on the palm of the hand, producing an uncontrollable grasp; physiologic in the newborn, otherwise usually associated with frontal lobe lesions.
Compare: darwinian reflex