1. Adjusting posture/controling muscle tone (Unconcious) 2. Establishing the motor programs necessary for execution of complex movements. (Unconcious) 3. Innitiate unconcious supplimentary movements (Unconcious; arms swinging while walking) 4. Grasp Reflex (Primitive, Unconcious) 5. Influences autonomic activity, such as heart rate/respiration (Unconcious)