Disorders of the Basil Ganglia Flashcards
1
Q
Akinesia
A
decreased initiation of voluntary movement
2
Q
akathesia
A
motor unrest or fideting
3
Q
hemiballisnus
A
irregular and violent flailing movements
4
Q
dystonia
A
impaired muscletone
5
Q
tics
A
brief, rapid involuntary movements or sounds
6
Q
athetosis
A
slow, writhing flailing of limbs and face
7
Q
chorea
A
sudden, jerking, involuntary movements
8
Q
What is parkinsons a disorder of?
A
Basil Ganglia
9
Q
Damage to the what pathway?
A
dopamine
10
Q
bradykinesia
A
slowed movement and increased hypertonicity
11
Q
With parkinsons what type of termor do you see
A
resting tremor. which is involuntary oscillations at rest
12
Q
Poor posture and postural control
A
impaired righting and equilibrium response
13
Q
poor initiation of movement or termintation of movement
A
festinating gate
