Unilateral Upper Motor Neuron Dysarthria Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Usually due to
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Stroke within a single cerebral hemisphere or one side of brain stem
2
Q
Same neuromotor basis that…
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Underlies spastic dysarthria
3
Q
Reduced strength and range of motion on…
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One side of the lower face with possible hemiplegia or hemiparesis
4
Q
Facial weakness will primally be on…
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The lower portion of the affected side of the face
5
Q
Affected side still receives…
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Motor plans along the facial nerve from ipsilateral cerebral hemisphere
6
Q
Mild artiucaltion difficulties
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Unilateral labial and lingual weakness
7
Q
Confirmatory Signs of UUMN Dysarthria
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Presence of abnormal or excessive reflexes or spasticity may be present on the affected side of the body
