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Which type of sensory loss is commonly associated with right MCA Inferior Division infarcts?
Which type of sensory loss is commonly associated with right MCA Inferior Division infarcts?
- Somatosensory deficits on the left side (correct)
- Visual field deficits in the right eye
- Loss of proprioception in the right arm
- Facial numbness on the right side
What is a common feature seen in patients with left MCA Superior Division infarcts?
What is a common feature seen in patients with left MCA Superior Division infarcts?
- Right arm weakness due to LMN injury
- Right hemineglect to a variable extent
- Sensory loss on the right face and arm
- Normal strength on the left side (correct)
Which type of deficit is challenging to assess in patients with left MCA Superior Division infarcts?
Which type of deficit is challenging to assess in patients with left MCA Superior Division infarcts?
- Proprioceptive loss
- Motor neglect
- Visual field deficits (correct)
- Somatosensory deficits
What is a characteristic feature of basal ganglia dysfunction following right MCA Superior Division infarcts?
What is a characteristic feature of basal ganglia dysfunction following right MCA Superior Division infarcts?
Which area of the brain is typically affected in patients with right MCA Superior Division infarcts?
Which area of the brain is typically affected in patients with right MCA Superior Division infarcts?
What type of neglect is often observed in individuals with right MCA Inferior Division infarcts?
What type of neglect is often observed in individuals with right MCA Inferior Division infarcts?
In which division of the MCA would an individual most likely experience left motor neglect?
In which division of the MCA would an individual most likely experience left motor neglect?
Which brain region is responsible for motor planning for extremities?
Which brain region is responsible for motor planning for extremities?
Which pathway influences distal limb coordination?
Which pathway influences distal limb coordination?
Which channel of the Basal Ganglia targets the supplementary eye fields?
Which channel of the Basal Ganglia targets the supplementary eye fields?
What is the effect of a vascular injury in the lateral frontal lobe to the anterior parietal lobe?
What is the effect of a vascular injury in the lateral frontal lobe to the anterior parietal lobe?
Which structure is involved in proximal limb and trunk coordination?
Which structure is involved in proximal limb and trunk coordination?
Which cortical target of output is associated with the Limbic channel from the Basal Ganglia?
Which cortical target of output is associated with the Limbic channel from the Basal Ganglia?
What type of deficits can occur with left cerebral artery damage?
What type of deficits can occur with left cerebral artery damage?
Which area is mainly affected by right ACA infarcts?
Which area is mainly affected by right ACA infarcts?
What deficits are expected with larger infarcts involving the Right ACA?
What deficits are expected with larger infarcts involving the Right ACA?
Which tracts are affected by infarcts in the Deep Branches of the Internal Capsule?
Which tracts are affected by infarcts in the Deep Branches of the Internal Capsule?
What deficits are associated with right MCA Deep Division infarcts?
What deficits are associated with right MCA Deep Division infarcts?
Which structure is affected by basal ganglia dysfunction?
Which structure is affected by basal ganglia dysfunction?
What deficits would be expected with left ACA infarcts?
What deficits would be expected with left ACA infarcts?
Which is a common effect of an infarct involving the Right Common Carotid Artery?
Which is a common effect of an infarct involving the Right Common Carotid Artery?
What type of injury leads to right leg sensory loss?
What type of injury leads to right leg sensory loss?
In which case would we expect larger infarcts to cause left hemiplegia?
In which case would we expect larger infarcts to cause left hemiplegia?
What is the function of the Vestibulospinal Tracts?
What is the function of the Vestibulospinal Tracts?
Where does the pyramidal decussation occur?
Where does the pyramidal decussation occur?
Which tract is responsible for controlling facial muscles?
Which tract is responsible for controlling facial muscles?
What is the primary function of the Rubrospinal Tract in humans?
What is the primary function of the Rubrospinal Tract in humans?
In a Transverse Cord Lesion, what symptom is expected related to the Anterolateral pathway?
In a Transverse Cord Lesion, what symptom is expected related to the Anterolateral pathway?
Which tract controls bilateral axial and girdle muscles?
Which tract controls bilateral axial and girdle muscles?
Where does the decussation occur for the Rubrospinal Tract?
Where does the decussation occur for the Rubrospinal Tract?
