Mechanically evoked perioral reflexes in infants

Steven M. Barlow, Donald S. Finan, Susan G. Rowland

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Abstract

Mechanically evoked activity in the superior and inferior segments of the orbicularis oris muscle was sampled in several young infants using a specially designed position-servo linear motor and a pacifier instrumented with eight miniature EMG electrodes. Unilateral stimulation of lip vermilion resulted in short latency, bilateral activation of the upper and lower lip recording sites. The ontogenesis of facial reflex sensitivity to mechanical inputs is discussed in relation to the acquisition of motor skills, including speech and smiling.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)158-160
Number of pages3
JournalBrain Research
Volume599
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 18 1992
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electromyography
  • Infant
  • Mechanical stimulation
  • Orbicularis oris
  • Perioral reflex
  • Skin contactor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Developmental Biology

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