<prompt> Asymmetric Moro ;s reflex at birth is indicative of:HIEBrain damageErbs palsyKernicterus  <response>: Ans. c. Erbs palsy Ref: Care of Newborn 7e p334; Ghai 6e p146; CPDT 18e p7Asymmetric Moros reflex at birth is indicative of Erbs palsy.Moros Reflex:Obtained by placing the infant in a semi-upright position. The head is momentarily allowed to fall backward, with immediate resupport by the examiners hand.The child symmetrically abducts and extends the arms and flexes the thumbs, followed by flexion and adduction of the upper extremitiesQAn absent or exaggerated response in a newborn is ominous suggesting significant dysfunction of the CNSQAn asymmetrical response may signify a fracture clavicle, brachial plexus injury or hemiparesisQ. Moros ReflexObtained by placing the infant in a semi-upright position. The head is momentarily allowed to fall backward, with immediate resupport by the examiners hand.The child symmetrically abducts and extends the arms and flexes the thumbs, followed by flexion and adduction of the upper extremitiesQ.Moros reflex appears at 28-32 weeksQ Becomes fully developed at 37 weeks.Moros reflex disappears after age of 12 weeks 3 monthsQ.Significance:An absent or exaggerated response in a new bom is ominous suggesting significant dysfunction of the CNSQAn asymmetrical response may signify a fracture clavicle, brachial plexus injury or hemiparesisQ. 