A list of 

reflexes in humans.

 Abdominal reflex- is a superficial neurological reflex stimulated by stroking of the abdomen around

the umbilicus.
 Accommodation reflex — coordinated changes in the vergence, lens near object.
 Acoustic reflex or attenuation reflex — contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the
middle ear in response to high sound intensities.
 Ankle jerk reflex — jerking of the ankle when the Achilles tendon is hit with a tendon hammer while
the foot is relaxed, stimulating the S1 reflex arc.
 Arthrokinetic reflex — muscular activation or inhibition in response to joint mobilization
 Asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR) or tonic neck reflex a primitive reflex— in infants up to four
months of age, when the head is turned to the side, the arm on that side will straighten and the
contralateral arm will bend.
 Babinski reflex — in infants up to one year of age, and also in older individuals with neurological
damage, a spreading of the toes and extension of the big toe in response to stroking the side of the foot.
 Baroreflex or baroreceptor reflex — homeostatic countereffect to a sudden elevation or reduction in
blood pressure detected by the baroreceptors in the aortic arch, carotid sinuses, etc.
 Bezold-Jarisch reflex — involves a variety of cardiovascular and neurological processes which cause
hypopnea and bradycardia.
 Biceps reflex — a jerking of the forearm when the biceps brachii tendon is struck with a tendon
hammer, stimulating the C5 and C6 reflex arcs.
 Blushing — a reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, shame, or modesty.
 Brachioradialis reflex — a jerking of the forearm when the brachioradialis tendon is hit with a tendon
hammer while the arm is resting, stimulating the C5 and C6 reflex arcs.
 Brain's reflex- is the extension of a hemiplegic flexed arm when a quadrupedal posture is assumed by a
human subject. 
 Churchill cope reflex-  is a reflex in which distension of the pulmonary vascular bed, as occurs
in pulmonary oedema, causes an increase in respiratory rate (tachypnoea)
 Corneal reflex — blinking of both eyes when the cornea of either eye is touched.
 Coronary reflex- is the change of coronary diameter in response to chemical, neurological or
mechanical stimulation of the coronary arteries.
 Cough reflex — a rapid expulsion of air from the lungs after sudden opening of the glottis, and usually
following irritation of the trachea.
 Cremasteric reflex — elevation of the scrotum and testis elicited by stroking of the superior and medial
part of the thigh.
 Crossed extensor reflex — a contraction of a limb in response to ipsilateral pain, and extension of the
contralateral limb.
Diving reflex- The diving reflex, also known as the diving response and mammalian diving reflex, is a
set of physiological responses to immersion that overrides the basic homeostaticreflexes, and is found in all
air-breathing vertebrates studied to date. It optimizes respiration by preferentially distributing oxygen stores
to the heart and brain, enabling submersion for an extended time.
The diving reflex is exhibited strongly in aquatic mammals, such as seals, otters, dolphins,
and muskrats, and exists as a lesser response in other animals, including humans, babies up to 6 months old
(see Infant swimming), and diving birds, such as ducks and penguins.

 Galant reflex — a primitive reflex in infants up to four months of age, a rotation of the upper body
towards one or other side of the back when that side is stroked.
 Glabellar reflex- (also known as the "glabellar tap sign") is a reflex elicited by repetitive tapping on the
forehead. Subjects blink in response to the first several taps. If the blinking persists, this is known
as Myerson's sign and is abnormal and a sign of frontal release; it is often seen in people who
have Parkinson's disease.
 Hering–Breuer reflex — is a reflex triggered to prevent over-inflation of the lung
 Hoffmann's reflex — also known as the finger flexor reflex; middle finger and thumb response. Test
can indicate both neurological damage and nerve regeneration; often combined with the Babinski reflex
test.
 Knee jerk or patellar reflex — a kick caused by striking the patellar tendon with a tendon hammer just
below the patella, stimulating the L4 and L3 reflex arcs.
 Moro reflex, a primitive reflex— only in all infants up to 4 or 5 months of age: a sudden symmetric
spreading of the arms, then unspreading and crying, caused by an unexpected loud noise or the sensation
of being dropped. It is the only unlearned fear in humans.
 Palmar grasp reflex — in infants up to six months of age, a closing of the hand in response to an object
being placed in it.
 Photic sneeze reflex — a sneeze caused by sudden exposure to bright light.
 Plantar reflex — in infants up to 1 year of age, a curling of the toes when something rubs the ball of the
foot.
 Pupillary accommodation reflex — a reduction of pupil size in response to an object coming close to
the eye.
 Pupillary light reflex — a reduction of pupil size in response to light.
 Rooting reflex — turning of an infant's head toward anything that strokes the cheek or mouth.
 Righting reflex - a proprioceptive reflex
 Shivering — shaking of the body in response to early hypothermia in warm-blooded animals.
 Sneeze or sternutation — a convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs normally triggered by irritation
of the nasal mucosa in the nose.
 Startle evoked movement — involuntary initiation of a planned movement in response to a startling
stimuli.
 Startle reflex- is a largely unconscious defensive response to sudden or threatening stimuli, such as
sudden noise or sharp movement, and is associated with negative affect.
 Sucking reflex — a primitive reflex, sucking at anything that touches the roof of an infant's mouth.
 Stretch reflex
 Triceps reflex — jerking of the forearm when the triceps tendon is hit with a tendon hammer,
stimulating the C7 and C6 reflex arcs.
 Vagovagal reflex — contraction of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract in response to distension of the
tract following consumption of food and drink.
 Vestibulo-ocular reflex — movement of the eyes to the right when the head is rotated to the left, and
vice versa.
 Yawn- A yawn is a reflex consisting of the simultaneous inhalation of air and the stretching of the
eardrums, followed by an exhalation of breath.
Yawning (oscitation) most often occurs in adults immediately before and after sleep, during tedious
activities and as a result of its contagious quality. It is commonly associated
with tiredness, stress, sleepiness, or even boredom and hunger. In humans, yawning is often triggered by
others yawning (e.g. seeing a person yawning, talking to someone on the phone who is yawning) and is a
typical example of positive feedback. This "contagious" yawning has also been observed
in chimpanzees, dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles, and can occur across species. Approximately 20
psychological reasons for yawning have been proposed by scholars, but there is little agreement on the
primacy of any one.