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Which structure is considered to be the sensory relay station of the brain?

The patient has sustained an injury to the left hemisphere.  The PTA expects to see which of the following characteristics during the patient treatment? 1. Impulsivity 2. Motor Apraxia 3. Neglect of the right side of the body 4. Wernicke’s Aphasia 5. Cautious Behavior  

Refer to the above question, which of the above gait deviations are associated with Post-polio syndrome?

With practice a motor skill is becoming more coordinated.  There are fewer errors in performance, and the patient relates that he is beginning to get the “feel” of the movement.  What phase of motor learning is being described?

Refer to the Spinal Cord Segment Picture  Which area corresponds to the ventral root, responsible for transmitting motor signals from the spinal cord to the muscles?

The Golgi tendon organ provides protection by facilitating the agonist and inhibiting the antagonist

Refer to the Circle of Willis picture Which of the following is the internal carotid?

The PT is assessing the patient’s proprioception.  Which of the following would be the most appropriate method?  

A positive Babinski is indicative of damage to which of the following tracts?

What is an appropriate method of determining if motor learning has occurred in a patient with motor deficits?