dysfunctions and reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
dysfunction of UMN
A
Loss of fractionation of move
paralysis or paresis of affected
hypertonia
spastcity
hyperreflexia
muscle atrophy
inpaired postural
involuntary muscle contraction
2
Q
decerebrate regidity
A
caused serve mid brain legion
rigid extension of limbs/ trunk/ plantarflexion of feet
3
Q
decorticate regidity
A
serve legion above mid brain
rigid flexed upper limb
ext neck/ lower limb
plantarflexion
4
Q
LMN dysfunction
A
loss of fractionational movement
paralysis/ paresis
hypotonia
flaccity
hyporreflexia
muscle atrophy
5
Q
reflexes
A
involuntary motor response to external stimulus
6
Q
phasic stretch reflex
A
muscle contraction response to quick static stretch
7
Q
cutaneous reflex
A
afferent from skin to elict withdrawal
8
Q
gag reflex
A
sensory ix
response x o close eppiglottis
