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OT Terms
TERMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ROM | range of motion - arc of motion through which the joint passes |
| goniometer | instrument used to measure ROM |
| gravity | |
| anti gravity | |
| stereognosis | sense of touch only |
| body scheme | spatial awareness of the body |
| Tremor | Unintentional trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of the body. |
| Dysarthria | Difficulty in speech due to weakness of speech muscles. |
| Ataxia | Loss of coordination of voluntary muscle movements. |
| Nystagmus | Uncontrolled repetitive movements of the eyes. |
| Rigidity | inability to be to bent or be forced out of shape: |