ENS 363 Exam #3 Flashcards
Cerebral palsy
non-progressive neuromuscular condition
Cerebral
brain centered
Palsy
lack of muscle control
Who discovered cerebral palsy?
Bobath (also known as Bobath’s disease)
Classification of lower motor lesion
atonia (lack of muscle control)
Classification of upper motor lesion
spastic signs (pyramidal tract)
Quadriplegia
paralysis in four limbs
Paraplegia
paralysis in two limbs almost always waist down
Diplegia
paralysis in two limbs; could be upper 2 or lower 2
Hemiplegia
one side of the body (most common with strokes)
Monoplegia
one limb, peripheral neuropathies - condition that affects peripheral system as opposed to CNS
Triplegia
affecting 3 limbs
Acquired brain injury
damage to the brain acquired after birth; usually affecting cognitive, physical, emotional
Causes of acquired brain injury
motor vehicle accidents
electrocution
poisoining
severity and location
Causes of acquired brain injury
motor vehicle accidents
electrocution
poisoining
severity and location