When a baby's head is turned to one side, one arm extends and one bends back, as if the baby were getting ready to fire an arrow. This is known as the ________ reflex.

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The tonic neck reflex, often called the "fencer's pose," occurs when a baby's head is turned to one side, causing the arm on that side to extend and the opposite arm to bend, resembling a fencer's stance. This reflex is a normal response in newborns.

When a Baby's Head Is Turned to One Side, One