Motor Control Review Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Reflex theory

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Reflex as fundamental unit of movement

Chaining reflexes for complex movements

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Hierarchical theory

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Higher centers always control lower centers

Reflex control occurs when higher centers are damaged

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3
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Motor programming

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Shift from development to brain function

Set of pre-programed commands

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4
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General motor program

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schema theory - stored pattern of mvmnt
Key pattern with invariant features
Movement specific parameters

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5
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Dynamical systems theory

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Incorporates everything - interaction of multiple systems

Task, Environment, Individual

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