Apraxia Flashcards
1
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Apraxia is the
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inability to properly execute a learned skilled movement
2
Q
Apraxia is not due to
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motor weakness or paralysis
3
Q
Apraxia can be
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movement of wrong part of limb, incorrect movement of correct part of limb, correct movements in incorrect sequence
4
Q
Apraxia is most often associated with
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L hemis lesions: L parietal, L frontal plans and initiates execution of movements based on this information
5
Q
L frontal damage also impairs
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ability to comprehend the gestures of others
