The Parietal Lobe: Somatosensory Symptoms Parietal Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Which somatosensory thresholds deficits are caused by parietal lesions?
A
Touch and Tactile perception
2
Q
What is Afferent Paresis?
A
Loss of kinetic feedback
3
Q
What are the 3 somatoperceptual disorders?
A
- Astereognosis
- Simultaneous Extinction
- Numb Touch
4
Q
What is Astereognosis?
A
A touch recognition deficit
5
Q
What is Simultaneous Extinction?
A
A sensory detection deficit when identical stimulus are presented to both sides of the body and visual space. Only one of the stimuli is perceived
6
Q
What is Numb Touch?
A
Similar to blindsight but for touch
7
Q
What is the main category of somatosensory agnosias involved in parietal lesions?
A
Asomatognosia
8
Q
What are the 4 types of Asomatognosia?
A
- Anosognosia
- Anosodiaphoria
- Autopagnosia
- Asymbolia for pain
