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1
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What are the 4 components of normal UE function?

A
  1. locate target
  2. reach
  3. grasp
  4. manipulate
2
Q

Important sense in locating a target for UE function?

A

vision: coordinated head & eye movement very important in giving information pertaining to distance to object, object size, etc.

3
Q

Important factors to consider for reach?

A
  1. role of arm
  2. postural control
  3. transportation
4
Q

Speed progression in reaching for an object?

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-slow initially, speed increases towards object & then slows down when target it reached

5
Q

What type of velocity profile (on a graph) would a normal reach look like?

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-bell curve [straight & smooth trajectories]

6
Q

Final movement adjustments that occur just before grasping?

A
  • grasp size decreases as it nears object
  • when using vision, aperture size barely larger than object
  • thumb guides movement; index finger adjusts to object size