The grasping reaction of the fingers and toes when stimulated. This reflex is normal in the newborn but disappears as the nervous system matures. It may reappear later in life if an individual suffers an injury to the frontal lobes of the brain.
The grasp reflex is a basic instinct where the fingers or toes automatically curl when the palm or sole is touched or stroked. This reflex is typical and expected in babies. However, if it persists into adulthood or emerges in an adult, it could be a sign of a disorder in the frontal lobe of the brain.
A reflex observed in infants where stimulation of the palm of the hand results in the fingers making a grasping motion.