Vocabularly

Question 0

Asthenia

Answer 0

Generalized weakness,typically secondary to cerebellar pathology

Question 1

Akinesia

Answer 1

inability to initiate mvmt

Question 2

Ataxia

Answer 2

the inability to perform coordinated mvmts

Question 3

Athetosis

Answer 3

Condition that presents with involuntary mvmts combined w instability of posture. Peripheral mvmts occur wo central stability
Uncontrolled rhythmic writhing mvmt esp of fingers, hands, head, and tongue caused my cerebral lesion

Question 4

Clonus

Answer 4

Characteristic of an upper mnl involuntary alternating spasmodic contraction of a muscle precipitated by a quick stretch reflex.

Question 5

Dysmetria

Answer 5

the inability to control the range of a movement and the force of muscular activity

Question 6

Dystonia

Answer 6

Closely related to athetosis, however, there is larger axial muscle involvement rather than appendicular muscles

Question 7

Fasciculation

Answer 7

A muscular twitch that is caused by random discharge of a lower motor neuron and its muscle fibers; suggests lower motor neuron disease, however, can be benign

Question 8

Kinesthesia

Answer 8

the ability to perceive the direction and extent of mvmt of a joint or body part

Question 9

lead pipe rigidity

Answer 9

a form of rigidity where there is uniform and constant resistance to range of motion; often associated with lesions of the basal ganglia.

Question 10

Motor disorder of speech that is caused by an upper motor neuron lesion that affects the muscles that are used to articulate words and sounds. Speech is often noted as “slurred” and there may also be an effect on respiratory or phonatory system due to the weakness.

Answer 10

Dysarthria

Question 11

ptosis

Answer 11

drooping eyelid

Question 12

ataxia

Answer 12

lack of muscle control during voluntary mvmts

Question 13

_____ stores the majority of dopamine and is responsible for modulation and control of voluntary mvmt

Answer 13

basal ganglia

Question 14

irritation and swelling of the brain - most often due to infections

Answer 14

encephaltis

Question 15

Definition of neurogenic bladder

Answer 15

bladder empties reflexively for a pt with an injury above the level of S2. The sacral arc remains intact.

Question 16

prolonged and deep breaths

Answer 16

hyperventilation

Question 17

cyclic deep breathing followed by shallow breathing

Answer 17

Cheyne-Stokes

Question 18

flaring of the lower ribs on inhalation

Answer 18

lateral costal breathing

Question 19

____ disease is a childhood condition that affects the hip, where the femur and pelvis meet in a ball-and-socket joint. Occurs when blood supply is temporarily interrupted to the femoral head of the hip joint. Without sufficient blood flow, the bone begins to die so it breaks more easily and heals poorly

Answer 19

Legg-Calve-Perthes (LEG-kahl-VAY-PER-theez)

Question 20

general physical wasting and malnutrition usually associated with chronic disease

Answer 20

cachexia (ka - kek - see- a)

Question 21

Easily crumbled

Answer 21

Friable

Question 22

The separation, rupture or splitting of a wound closed by primary intention. This disruption of previously approximated surfaces may be superficial or involve all layers of tissue.

Answer 22

Dehiscence

Question 23

Bruise

Answer 23

Ecchymosis

Question 24

Sudden relaxation of muscle upon development of high tension - happens during hold-relax

Answer 24

Autogenic inhibition