Disorder of willful actions

Question 1

Apraxia

Answer 1

Disorder of willful actions:
Problems in execution of motor sequence on command or by imitation
Problems with gestures like waving/using tools
Cannot be explained by paralysis or paresis
Caused by lesions in left parietal or frontal lobe.

Question 2

Ideational apraxia

Answer 2

Inability to conceptualize, plan, and execute complex sequences. Action on command is impaired, but still able to imitate movements.

Question 3

Ideomotor apraxia

Answer 3

Disconnection between conceptual representations and the primary motor areas. Impaired for both immiation and on command.

Question 4

Constructional apraxia

Answer 4

Problems with constructive visuomotor actions such as drawing or the assembling of a whole from parts (WAIS block test)

Question 5

Tactile apraxia

Answer 5

Execution of movement during tactile movement, some focussed on different body parts

Question 6

Limb apraxia and optic

Answer 6

Limb: impairment of hand/leg

Optic; impairment in eye movement

Question 7

Buccofacial apraxia

Answer 7

Mouth, tongue. No longer able to speak