NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

MIDBRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Inability to initiate movement; associated with fixed postures
A
Akinesia
B
Hypokinesia
C
Tremor
D
Bradykinesia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Akinesia is the absence of movement. A person with akinesia cannot move their muscles, even if they try. A person with dyskinesia or difficulty in movement has muscles that move involuntarily and unexpectedly. Examples can include tremors or shaking or spastic movements, which can appear like sudden jerking movements.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term akinesia refers to the inability to perform a clinically perceivable movement. It can present as a delayed response, freezing mid-action, or even total abolition of movement.

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