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1
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Main problem of hyperkinetic dysarthria

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Involuntary movement

2
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Localization of apraxia

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Left hemisphere

3
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Main problem of apraxia

A

Motor programming

4
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What is included in the direct activation pathway?

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Upper motor neurons, CNS, corticobulbar tract, corticospinal tract

5
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Cortex to cranial nerves

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Corticobulbar tract

6
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Cortex to spinal nerves

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Corticospinal tract

7
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Where does voluntary movement begin?

A

Motor strip

8
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What is the upper motor neuron pathway? (7)

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Precentral gyrus, cortex corona radiata, internal capsule, cerebral peduncles, midbrain, pons, medulla, spinal cord

9
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What are some affects of damage to the UMN?

A

Loos or reduction of voluntary or skilled movement

10
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Weakness on contralateral side of body

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Unilateral UMN damage

11
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What happens when there is bilateral UMN damage?

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Spastic dysarthria

12
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What are some characteristics of spastic dysarthria?

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Strained-strangled voice quality when sustaining vowel, slow and effortful articulation, diadokokinesis fatigue, possible dysphagia, emotional lability

13
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What is the voice quality of spastic dysarthria similar to?

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Like lifting something heavy

14
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Laugh or cry for no reason at any time

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Emotional lability (pseudobulbar affect)

15
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What can spastic dysarthria be caused by?

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Stroke, degenerative disease, TBI, inflammation, toxins, metabolic disorders