Buccofacial-Oral Apraxia Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Buccofacial-Oral Apraxia
A
Inability to program and carry out any volunteer movements of the tongue, lips, pharynx, or larynx on command
2
Q
Also known as
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Nonverbal apraxia or oral apraxia
3
Q
May be able to move…
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Articulators in a natural context, though not on command
4
Q
Can speech be affected?
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Yes, volitional speech can be affected, with automatic utterances left unimpaired
5
Q
How is your face affected?
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About lower ⅔ of your face, “bucco” refers to your cheeks
6
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What are these movements important for?
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Eating and swallowing
