Neuro Flashcards

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Rigidity vs spasticity

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Rigidity - stiffness, ratcheting; problems walking, jumping

Spasticity - muscles can’t coordinate; stronger muscle wins; scissor gait, arm cocked across chest in stroke victim

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Cerebellum pathology results in:

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Errors in rate, range, force and direction

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