Basal Ganglia Disorders Flashcards
Define: Hypokinetic
Too little movement
Define: Hyperkinetic
Excessive movement.
Define: Dystonia
Abnormal postures or twisted movements caused by repetitive muscle contractions.Dystonia is rare in children but becomes more common with age.
Define: Chorea; Also, what is the most common cause of Chorea?
A continuous and random flow of muscle contractions that gives the appearance of dance.Huntington’s disease is the most common cause of chorea.
What is the Most Common Basal Ganglia Disorder?
- Parkinson Disease
- Remember, this is a Hypokinetic Disorder
List some examples of hyperkinetic disorders
- Huntington disease
- Dystonia
- Tourette’s
- Cerebral Palsy (certain types)
Which pathway is associated with being “hyperdirect and Supresses Movement?
Voluntary Movement Pathways
Stop Pathway
Which pathway is associated with being “direct and Facilitates Movement?
Voluntary Movement Pathways
Go Pathway
Which pathway is associated with “Stopping and Supresses Movement in the current moment?
Vountary Movement Pathways
No-Go Pathway
