Disorders Flashcards
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Apraxia: Apraxia refers to the difficulty in performing purposeful movements, despite intact motor function
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Damage to the parietal lobe, specifically the left hemisphere, can result in ideomotor apraxia, which affects the ability to carry out skilled movements or gestures.
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Spatial neglect: Spatial neglect, also known as hemispatial neglect, is a disorder characterized by the inability to attend to or be aware of stimuli presented on one side of the body or in the environment.
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It most commonly occurs following damage to the right parietal lobe and can lead to difficulties in perceiving, attending to, or responding to stimuli on the affected side.
