Spasticity and stroke Flashcards
1
Q
what controls the stretch-sensitivity of muscle spindles?
A
gamma motor neurones
2
Q
what muscle group areas does spasticity commonly affect?
A
upper limb flexors
lower limb extensors
3
Q
what is the role of the corpus callosum in the brain?
A
it is responsible for the neural connections between 2 cerebral hemispheres
4
Q
what is a haemorrhagehagic stroke?
A
occurs when there is rupture or bleeding from a brain blood vessel
5
Q
what is a ichemic stroke?
A
occurs when there is blockage or narrowing of blood vessels
