Definitions Flashcards
Predominant area of involvement in movement disorder is the…
Extrapyramidal system, especially the basal ganglia
Difficulty with sequence and speed of components of movement
Asynergia
Most effective treatment of focal dystonia
botox
2 muscles affected in retrocollis
- bilateral splenius capitis
2. posterior capitis and longissmus
What 5 muscles are affected in torticollis
- C/L SCM
- I/L Splenius capitis
- levator scapulae
- splenius cervicus
- inferior oblique longus capitus
Most common type of focal dystonia
cervical dystonia
Most common type of tremor
Essential tremor
What 2 classes of medications do you use to treat restless leg syndrome
Dopaminergic agents (Sinemet, Requip, mirapex) and benzodiazepines (Klonopin)
Brief rapid forceful and dysrhythmic flinging of the limbs
Chorea
Sudden, jerky, irregular or periodic involuntary contractions
Myoclonus
2nd most common focal dystonia
blepharospasm
1 muscle affected in anterocollis
Bilateral SCM
Lack of accuracy or coordination of movement
Ataxia
Slow, writhing, involuntary movement and inability to maintain position of limb
Athetosis
Sustained, non-rhythmic muscle contractions that are stereotyped and rapid
Tics
Motor restlessness accompanied by anxiety commonly caused by antipsychiotics
Akathisia
sustained muscle contractions producing abnormal repetitive, twisting movements of variable speed that lead to abnormal movements or posturing
dystonia
3 main types of ataxia
Sensory, vestibular, cerebellar
What are essential tremors
Occurs during sustained contraction of muscles
Violent, involuntary movements on side of the body
Hemiballismus
3 main types of tremors
Essential, intention, resting
Intention tremor is usually a sign of _________ dysfunction
Cerebellar
Essential tremors improve with…
Alcohol
4 muscles affected in laterocollis
- levator scapulae
- I/L scalene
- longissmus
- splenius capitis
