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Movement/Psych Dis.
Disorders of movement in neurological syndromes and congenital defects
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tremor | Rhythmic, alternating, repetitive pattern of muscle contractions. Measured by rate, rhythm, and distribution. Both intentional and resting. |
| Dyskinesias | involuntary/non-repetitive movements |
| Myoclonus | brief, rapid contraction of muscles/muscle groups |
| Tics | brief, rapid fragments of movement |
| Chorea | brief, purposeless movement of face, and proximal extremities |
| Dystonia | abnormal postures and disruptions of ongoing movement |
| Ataxia | lack of coordination with voluntary movement |
| Echopraxia | meaningless imitation of others movements |
| Catatonia | immobility/rigidity |
| Stereotypy | repetition of fixed patterns of movement or speech |
| Akathisia | Restless and urgent need for movement (often side effect of medication) |
| Circumstantiality | speech delayed in reaching the point with excessive and irrelevant details. |
| Catharsis | releasing emotions |
| Altruism | self-less concern for the well-being of others |