Type Movements Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperkinetic
A
Increase in movement
2
Q
Hypokinetic
A
Decrease in movement
3
Q
Akathisia
A
Motor restlessness (pacing, constant tapping/shuffling of feet)
4
Q
Athetosis
A
Writhing and purposeless
Tend to flow into another
5
Q
Chorea
A
Twitching of face and limbs
6
Q
Dystonia
A
Sustained muscle contractions
Postural abnormalities
7
Q
Myoclonus
A
Shock-like contractions of muscles
Often during sleep
8
Q
Tics
A
Sudden and brief contraction of muscles
Includes sniffing, pouting, winking, etc.
9
Q
Spasms
A
Involuntary twitches
10
Q
Tremors
A
Rhythmical movements due to alternating contraction between opposing muscle groups
Action or intention tremor
