Cerebellum & Cerebellar Examination Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the cerebellum?
A
Coordination of movement
2
Q
Where are the signs seen when there is a cerebellar lesion?
A
Ipsilateral signs
3
Q
What are the cerebellar signs?
A
Dysdiadokinesis Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Slurred speech Hypotonia
4
Q
How do you test for cerebellar speech?
A
West Register Street, Edinburgh
Baby hippopotamus
British constitution
5
Q
Common causes of cerebellar signs
A
Demyelinating disease
Alcohol
