Neurology Module 8: Cerebellar Disorders Quiz

What syndrome involves imbalance and incoordination of gait, limbs, and speech, usually resulting from a disorder of the cerebellum?

What refers to an inaccuracy of movement in which the desired target is either under-reached or over-reached?

Which term manifests as oscillations of the limb that occur during a voluntary movement intended to reach a target?

What term refers to irregularity of the rhythm and amplitude of rapid alternating movements?

Which term is elicited when eccentric gaze is maintained at about 30 degrees from the midline?

How can ataxic gait be characterized?

Which condition typically manifests as sensory disturbances in the legs, including pins and needles, creeping or crawling, and aching?

What is the most common cause of Restless Leg Syndrome?

What type of movement is kinesigenic in nature and may be precipitated by voluntary movement such as arising from a chair or starting to run?

What is characterized by repetitive stereotypical movements, which are most pronounced in the orolingual region?

What causes sudden, brief, shock-like involuntary movements possibly caused by active muscle contraction or inhibition of ongoing muscle activity?

What consists of irregular, unpredictable, brief, jerky movements?