Proprioceptio & Cerebellar Exam Flashcards

1
Q

is important for motor learning and timing of motor activity

A

cerebellum

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2
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cerebellar dysfunction results in

A

decomposition of movements and dysmetria (under or overshooting of movements)

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3
Q

if Romberg test is abnormal with eyes open and closed it could indicate

A

cerebellar issue

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4
Q

if Romberg test is abnormal with eyes closed only it could indicate

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proprioception (dorsal column) issue

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5
Q

if hopping on one foot is an issue with eyes open and closed it could indicate

A

cerebellar issue

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6
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if hopping on one foot is an issue with eyes closed only it could indicate

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proprioception (dorsal column) issue

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7
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if squatting on one foot is an issue with eyes open and closed it could indicate

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cerebellar issue

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8
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if squatting on one foot is an issue with eyes closed only it could indicate

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proprioception (dorsal column) issue

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9
Q

dysmetria

A

inaccuracy in measuring distance

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10
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hypometria

A

undershooting

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11
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hypermetria

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overshooting

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12
Q

if finger to nose test causes dyssynergia or dysmetria it could indicate an issue here

A

in cord or cerebellum

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13
Q

finger to nose to finger test is specifically testing this area since eyes have to be open

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cerebellum

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14
Q

the only test to be performed with eyes open only! (the rest are eyes open and closed)

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finger to nose to finger test

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15
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finger to nose to finger test is specifically testing this area since eyes have to be open

A

cerebellum

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16
Q

diadochokinesia test

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performed with rapid turning of hands then tapping feet

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17
Q

abnormal diadochokinesia test indicates issue here

A

cerebellum

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18
Q

joint position test is this type of test

A

proprioception

19
Q

an abnormal joint proprioception test would indicate an issue here

A

posterior column

20
Q

Abadies test

A

pinching achiles

21
Q

Biernacki test

A

pinching ulnar nerve

22
Q

Pitre’s test

A

pinching testicle

23
Q

multimodal sensation

A

combined superficial and deep sensations which are also subject to higher function of memory

24
Q

stereognosis

A

identifying object in hand

25
Q

barognosis

A

assessing weight of object in hand

26
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topognosis

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touching patient somewhere on skin and having pt point to the area

27
Q

graphognosis

A

writing a letter or number on pt and having them identify it

28
Q

2 point discrimination on fingertips should be this measurement

A

2-4 mm

29
Q

2 point discrimination on dorsum of fingers should be this measurement

A

4-6 mm

30
Q

2 point discrimination on palm should be this measurement

A

8-12 mm

31
Q

2 point discrimination on dorsum of hand should be this measurement

A

20-30 mm

32
Q

during a sensory exam this dermatome or area is the most affected

A

C5 C6 C7

33
Q

during a sensory exam if the primary sensory modality is not in working order then the deficit is referred to as

A

anesthesia and analgesia

34
Q

neuropathway for light touch is in this tract

A

anterior spinothalamic

35
Q

deficits to light touch in dermatomal pattern may indicate

A

nerve root compression or peripheral nerve lesion

36
Q

neuropathway for pain is in this tract

A

lateral spinothalamic

37
Q

analgesia

A

area insensitive to pain

38
Q

hypalgesia

A

decreased sensation

39
Q

hyperalgesia

A

increased sensitivity

40
Q

loss of vibration sense

A

pallanasthesia

41
Q

vibration sensation to upper extremity is carried in this tract

A

cuneatus

42
Q

vibration sensation to lower extremity is carried in this tract

A

gracilis

43
Q

neuropathway for temperature is in this tract

A

lateral spinothalamic