In response to a fall,the arms extend at the elbows and the fingers extend and abduct to protect the head.This reaction develops between 6 and 12 months of age.Which reflex/reaction does this scenario describe?

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The scenario describes the Parachute reaction, which is a protective reaction that develops between 6 and 12 months of age. The reaction involves the extension of the arms at the elbows and the abduction and extension of the fingers to protect the head in response to a fall or potential fall. The other reflexes listed (Landau reflex, Moro reflex, and Neck-righting reflex) do not specifically involve the protective extension of the arms and fingers in response to a fall.

In Response to a Fall,the Arms Extend at the Elbows