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Which term refers to objective findings of pathology determined by physical examination?
Which term refers to objective findings of pathology determined by physical examination?
Which term refers to musculoskeletal changes that result from a primary CNS lesion?
Which term refers to musculoskeletal changes that result from a primary CNS lesion?
Abnormal motor behaviors associated with primary impairments can be described in terms of intensity. Which term refers to overactive behaviors?
Abnormal motor behaviors associated with primary impairments can be described in terms of intensity. Which term refers to overactive behaviors?
Which area(s) of the CNS are responsible for motor planning or execution?
Which area(s) of the CNS are responsible for motor planning or execution?
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Which school is the presenter from?
Which school is the presenter from?
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What is the purpose of understanding physiology and pathophysiology of motor control?
What is the purpose of understanding physiology and pathophysiology of motor control?
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What are constraints in the context of movement?
What are constraints in the context of movement?
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Which of the following is a common effect of pathology within the motor cortex?
Which of the following is a common effect of pathology within the motor cortex?
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What is a typical effect of lesions within subcortical regions?
What is a typical effect of lesions within subcortical regions?
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How can impairments within higher cortical association areas affect movement?
How can impairments within higher cortical association areas affect movement?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of dysarthria?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dysarthria?
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What are the major effects of cerebellar lesions on movement control?
What are the major effects of cerebellar lesions on movement control?
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What are the broad effects of basal ganglia lesions on movement control?
What are the broad effects of basal ganglia lesions on movement control?
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What are the secondary musculoskeletal effects of primary motor impairments?
What are the secondary musculoskeletal effects of primary motor impairments?
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Which of the following is a potential complication associated with spinal cord injury?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with spinal cord injury?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of autonomic dysreflexia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of autonomic dysreflexia?
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Which of the following is a potential effect of spinal cord injury on pulmonary function?
Which of the following is a potential effect of spinal cord injury on pulmonary function?
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Which region of the spinal cord is connected to a specific area of the periphery by axons traveling through a pair of spinal nerves?
Which region of the spinal cord is connected to a specific area of the periphery by axons traveling through a pair of spinal nerves?
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What does the term 'myotome' refer to?
What does the term 'myotome' refer to?
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What is the term for the area of skin innervated by axons from a single spinal segment?
What is the term for the area of skin innervated by axons from a single spinal segment?
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What is the classification of a spinal cord injury based on the preservation or absence of sensory or motor function below the level of the lesion?
What is the classification of a spinal cord injury based on the preservation or absence of sensory or motor function below the level of the lesion?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary feature of spinal cord injury?
Which of the following is NOT a primary feature of spinal cord injury?
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What are the general complications associated with spinal cord injury?
What are the general complications associated with spinal cord injury?
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Which of the following is NOT a classification of spinal cord injury?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of spinal cord injury?
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Which level of spinal cord injury is characterized by normal motor function in the head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers, as well as increased use of rib and chest muscles or trunk control?
Which level of spinal cord injury is characterized by normal motor function in the head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers, as well as increased use of rib and chest muscles or trunk control?
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Which incomplete lesion syndrome is generally very rare and results from compression by a tumor or infarction of the posterior spinal artery?
Which incomplete lesion syndrome is generally very rare and results from compression by a tumor or infarction of the posterior spinal artery?
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What is the most common cause of anterior cord syndrome?
What is the most common cause of anterior cord syndrome?
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Which level of spinal cord injury is characterized by the ability to perform unsupported seated activities and the possibility of limited walking with extensive bracing (requires extremely high energy and can lead to damage of upper joints)?
Which level of spinal cord injury is characterized by the ability to perform unsupported seated activities and the possibility of limited walking with extensive bracing (requires extremely high energy and can lead to damage of upper joints)?
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Which age group has the highest occurrence of traumatic spinal cord injury?
Which age group has the highest occurrence of traumatic spinal cord injury?
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What percentage of newly reported spinal cord injury cases are non-traumatic?
What percentage of newly reported spinal cord injury cases are non-traumatic?
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What is the estimated lifetime cost of spinal cord injury per incidence of paraplegia?
What is the estimated lifetime cost of spinal cord injury per incidence of paraplegia?
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Which region of the spinal cord is responsible for sensory-motor integration and reflex production?
Which region of the spinal cord is responsible for sensory-motor integration and reflex production?
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Which age group has the highest occurrence of traumatic spinal cord injuries?
Which age group has the highest occurrence of traumatic spinal cord injuries?
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Approximately what percentage of newly reported spinal cord injury cases are non-traumatic?
Approximately what percentage of newly reported spinal cord injury cases are non-traumatic?
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What is the estimated lifetime cost of spinal cord injury per incidence of tetraplegia?
What is the estimated lifetime cost of spinal cord injury per incidence of tetraplegia?
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What is the primary function of the spinal cord?
What is the primary function of the spinal cord?
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