Palmomental reflex is seen in lesions of –
Correct Answer: Frontal lobe
Description: Pahnomental reflex
A stimulus to the thenar area of the hand causes a reflex contraction of ipsilateral orbicularis oris and mentalis muscles.
It is a primitive reflex which is inhibited by frontal lobe as the child grows.
In frontal lobe lesions, the inhibitory effect of the frontal lobe is released → appearance of palmomental reflex.
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