22. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRETERM AND TERM INFANT CHARACTERISTICS PRETERM TERM Posture The preterm infant lies in a relaxed attitude , limbs more extended The body size is small Head may appear somewhat larger in proportion Term infant has more subcutaneous fat tissues and rests in a more flexed attitude
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28. NEUROLOGIC EVALUATION CHARACTERISTICS PRETERM TERM GP REFLEX weak Strong HEEL TO EAR MANEUVER Heel is easily brought to the ear, meeting with no resistance Not possible , since there is considerable resistance at the knee