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what is preserved for posterior cord syndrome

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motor function

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what separates the occipital lobe into superior and inferior halves

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calcarine sulcus

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sensory nerves originate in the ______ while motor nerves originate in ______

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sensory: dorsal root ganglia
motor: anterior horn of spinal cord

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reflex grade of 4+ indicates

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very brisk/hyperactive

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the reflex that supports gaze stabilization through eye mnovement that counters movement of the head

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VOR

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what is lost below the LOI for spinal cord

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motor function
pain
temperature

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In incomplete lesion usually caused by step one, which produces hemisection of the spinal cord

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Brown-Sequard

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what type of patient would use the Berg balance scale

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one at risk for falling

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Treatment focus for Down Syndrome

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Maximizing fitness stability
Maximizing respiratory function
Education for caregivers

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what strategy is elicited by a greater force, challenge, or perturbation through the pelvis and hips

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hip

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part of the brain responsible for emotional and social processing, involved with fear and pleasure responses, arousal, processing of memory, and formation of emotional memories

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amygdyla

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part of the brain that coordinates movement and assists with maintaining balance

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cerebellum

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Is lordosis excessive for DMD

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Yes

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Spina bifida type:

Non-fusion of the spinous processes of a vertebrae, but spinal cord and meninges are intact (no associated disability)

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Spina bifida occulta

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what separates frontal and parietal lobes

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central sulcus

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cells that cover the nerve fibers within the peripheral nervous system and form the myelin sheath

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Schwann cells

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Spina bifida type:

Presents with a cyst-like protrusion through the non-fused vertebrae (results in impairment)

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Spina bifida cystica

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a form of chorea that includes jerks of larger amplitudes

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ballism

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is motor afferent or efferent

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efferent

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what reflex allows for head/eye movement coordination

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Vestibulaoocular Reflex (VOR)

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sensation: ability to identify exact location of light touch on the body using a verbal response or gesturing

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localization

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brachioradialis tendon reflex

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C5-C6

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Focus for treatment for Prader-Willi

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Postural control
Exercise and fitness
Gross and fine motor skills

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sensation: squeeze the forearm or calf muscle

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deep pain

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Sex affected by Duschennes
Males
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sensation: perceive the weight of different objects in the hand
barognosis
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a syndrome of sustained muscle contractions that frequently causes twisting, abnormal postures, and repetitive movements
dystonia
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purpose of Dix-Hallpike test
to determine if patient has BPPV or central lesion
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sensation: identify a number drawn on the skin without visual input
graphesthesia
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what makes CSF
choroid plexus
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is anterior cord syndrome a complete or incomplete lesion
incomplete
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Cranial nerve order
OOOTTAFVGVAH
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sensation: identify an object without sight
stereognosis
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brief, irregular contractions that are rapid
chorea
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part of brain that acts as a relay station for majority of info that goes to cerebral cortex
thalamus
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part of brain that secretes malatonin, circadian rhythm, and internal clock
epithalamus
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what two things does the subarachnoid space contain
CSF | circulatory system for cerebral cortex
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what separates the dura mater from subarachnoid space
subdural layer
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space between the skull and dura mater
epidural space
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slow, twisting, and writhing movements that are large in amplitude
athestosis
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MOI for anterior cord
flexion
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reflex grade of 1+ indicates
diminished/depressed response
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reflex grade of 3+ indicates
brisk/exaggerated response
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Herniation of the meninges and CSF into a sac that protrudes through the vertebral defect Spinal cord remains in canal
Meningocele
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The inability to formulate an initial motor plan in sequenced tasks with the proprioceptive input necessary for movement is impaired
Ideational apraxia
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part of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, regulation of autonomic movement, posture, muscle tone, and control of motor responses
basal ganglia
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Genetic condition diagnosed by physical attributes and patterns of behavior rather than genetic testing
Prader-Willi
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involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movements
termor
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part of the brain that acts as a large relay area for info passing from cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord.. also a reflex center for visual, auditory, and tactile responses
midbrain
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what meningeal layer forms the choroid plexus
pia mater
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A severe form of spina bifida cystica characterized by herniation of meninges, CSF, and spinal cord extending through the defect in the vertebrae Cyst may or may not be covered by skin
Myelomeningocele
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Two types of spina bifida cystica
Meningocele | Myelomeningocele
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parts of the brain that control vital functions
pons and medulla oblongata
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reflex that attempts to stabilize the body and control movement
Vestibulospinal Reflex (VSR)
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what is damaged in anterior cord syndrome
anterior part of spinal cord | anterior spinal artery
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part of brain that is important for regulating movements produced by skeletal muscles
subthalamus
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reflex grade of 0 indicates
no response
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achilles tendon reflex
S1-S2
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sensation: perceive touch through light pressure or use of a cotton ball
light touch
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ATNR stimulus and response
Head turned to one side Arm and leg on face side extended Back of head side flexed
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is sensory afferent or efferent
afferent
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A condition where a person plan some movement or task but cannot volitionally perform it
Ideomotor apraxia
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patellar tendon reflex
L3-L4
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biceps tendon reflex
C5-C6
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triceps tendon reflex
C6-C7
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What chromosome is affected with Down Syndrome
an extra 21
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what direction do muscle groups contract in ankle strategies
distal to proximal
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sudden, brief, repetitive coordinated movements that occur at irregular intervals
tics
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gold standard for meningitis
lumbar puncture
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an extension of the cell body that receives signals from other neurons
dendrite
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sensation: identify direction and extent of movement of a joint or body part
kinesthesia
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the Fugl-Meyer test is used for patients with...
hemiplegia
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MOI for central cord
hyperextension
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STNR stimulus and response
Head flexed/extended Head flexed: arms flexed, legs extended Head extended: arms extended, legs flexed
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part of brain that receives and integrates info from the ANS and assists in regulating hormones, controls hunger, thirst, sexual behavior, and sleeping
hypothalamus
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reflex grade of 2+ indicates
active normal response
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sensation: perceive noxious stimulus using a pen cap, paper clip, or pin
superficial pain
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A caudal equina injury occurs below what level
L1
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part of brain responsible for forming and storing new memories of one's personal history and other declarative memory
hippocampus
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what is the first strategy to be elicited by a small range and slow velocity perturbation when the feet are on the ground
ankle
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fissure that divides left and right hemisphere
medial longitudinal
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a projection of a nerve away from the cell body that conducts impulses
axons
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what direction to muscle groups contract in hip strategy
proximal to distal

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