Movement Disorders Flashcards

1
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What is a Tremor?

A

Rhythmic sinusoidal oscillation of a body part

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2
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What is Tics?

A

Involuntary stereotyped movements or vocalizations

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3
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What is Chorea?

A

Brief irregular purposeless movements which flit and flow from one body part to another

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4
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What is Myoclonus?

A

Brief electric-shock like jerks

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5
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What is Dystonia?

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Abnormal posture of the affected body part

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