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cerebellar vermis tests

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ianosv
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07/11/07 - 06:29 AM

what are the tests to check the cerebellar vermis?

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07/11/07 - 11:08 AM

Vermis mostly receives projections from spinocerebellar tracts that register unconscious proprioception. Physical exams that test this system are point-to-point movement, such as finger to nose, heel to knee. Pt will probably display a positive Romberg sign or even sway with eyes opened, generally poor balance.

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07/15/07 - 12:16 PM

Vermis is mainly involved in axial balance. So stance and gait are the key; subtle dysfunction may be obvious only with tandem walking. FNT and HKT may be normal as they are mostly controlled by paravermian part and cerebellar hemispheres.

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07/16/07 - 04:44 AM

and rapid alternating movements?

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