Orbicularis Oris Reflex (Snout Reflex)
Orbicularis Oris Reflex (also known as the Snout reflex) or “Pout” is a pouting or pursing of the lips induced by mild tapping of the closed lips around the midline. The mouth resembles a snout as a result of the muscles contracting. A neurological exam tests for this reflex, and if it is present, it…