Grasping is an automated movement pattern that is planned in the motor cortex of the brain. From there, the movement plan for reaching is transmitted to the voluntary muscles via the brain‘s pyramidal pathways. Impaired reaching movement may indicate neurodegenerative diseases. What is reaching? Grasping is an automated movement pattern that is planned in the … Grasping: Function, Task & Diseases
Argyll-Robertson sign is a reflex pupillary rigidity with intact near accommodation of the eyes. In this case, a midbrain lesion abolishes the light responsiveness of one or both eyes. This phenomenon plays a role in disorders such as neurolues. What is the Argyll-Robertson sign? The Argyll-Robertson sign is an indication of cerebral dysfunction in the … Argyll-Robertson Sign: Function, Task & Diseases
Aripiprazole belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. The drug is used to treat mental disorders in particular, such as schizophrenia and associated hallucinations or delusions, as well as bipolar disorder. What is aripiprazole? Aripiprazole belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. The drug is used to treat mental disorders in particular, such as schizophrenia … Aripiprazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Motility corresponds in the broadest sense to the active ability to move. In medicine, the term refers primarily to the involuntary movements of peristalsis or is used to refer to the contractility of muscles, which in turn is associated with the integrity of the nervous system. In neurology, a failure of motility is referred to … Motility: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The caudate nucleus is formed by a collection of nerve nuclei. It is formed in pairs and is located on the lower side of each cerebral hemisphere, each lateral to the thalamus. The caudate nucleus is classified as part of the basal ganglia and is thus part of important control circuits within the extrapyramidal motor … Caudate Nucleus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Massagers serve as wellness devices for private users and can induce relaxation. In addition to mechanical devices, there are electromechanical devices, some of which contain sensors. However, to achieve a physical health-promoting effect, a masseur is usually resorted to instead of devices. What is a massager? With massagers, users get to enjoy a massage without … Massager: Applications & Health Benefits
The nucleus subthalamicus is a nucleus (Latin nucleus) located under (Latin sub) the thalamus, the largest part of the diencephalon. In professional circles, the abbreviation STN is mostly used today. Its formerly used epithet, Luysi body, on the other hand, goes back to its discoverer. What is the nucleus subthalamicus? The nucleus subthalamicus, along with … Nucleus Subthalamicus: Structure, Function & Diseases
A well-functioning nerve-muscle interaction is the basic prerequisite for the functionality of the musculoskeletal system. Disruption inevitably leads to loss of utility functions and considerable limitations in activity possibilities. What is nerve-muscle interplay? A well-functioning nerve-muscle interaction is the basic prerequisite for the functionality of the musculoskeletal system. Proper interaction between nerves and muscles is … Nerve-muscle Interaction: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The Rossolimo reflex is a plantar muscle reflex of the foot, which is triggered under pathologic conditions. It represents an uncertain pyramidal tract sign and indicates lesions in the pyramidal tract. What is the rosolimo reflex? The Rossolimo reflex is a plantar muscle reflex of the foot, which is triggered under pathologic conditions. The Rossolimo … Rossolimo Reflex: Function, Role & Diseases
Fluphenazine is an active ingredient that has been used successfully as a neuroleptic in human medicine since the 1960s due to its properties. Fluphenazine is indicated for psychotic syndromes with delusions and hallucinations, diagnosed schizophrenia, and psychomotor agitation states, among other conditions. What is fluphenazine? The medical drug fluphenazine was approved in the Federal Republic … Fluphenazine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Human motor function is controlled by an interplay between the two pyramidal tracts and the three extrapyramidal nerve tracts in the spinal cord. Within this framework, the extrapyramidal or extrapyramidal motor system is primarily responsible for involuntary and automated movements. In inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, as well as in trauma, the extrapyramidal … Extrapyramidal Motor System: Structure, Function & Diseases
