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Where does Chorea come from? What is it?
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Basal Ganglia - Striatum (Caudate Nucleus, Putanum, Fundus Strati)
abnormal involuntary movement disorder. quick movements of the feet or hands are compared to dancing. Kid in bed.
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Where does athetosis come from? What is it?
A
Basal Ganglia: Globus Pallidus. Slow convoluted writhing movement. Snake Hand.
3
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Pathophysiology of the substantial nigra results in
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Parkinson’s Disease. Resting Tremor, Strength is preserved. Akinesia - loss of the ability to control mvmt. Pill rolling. Extrapyramidal.
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