The brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous ... Babies begin to control their movements during this stage. The symmetrical tonic neck reflex is important for the development of posture ...

The asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) is a primitive reflex found in newborn humans, but normally vanishes around six months of age. When the face is turned to one side, the arm and leg on the ...

The name “fencing response” comes from its similarity to the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex, also known as ... stabilizing the spinal cord, heart, lungs, and other vital organs, and ensuring ...