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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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The inability to perform purposeful movement, despite having the desire and physical ability to perform the movements, is called:
  1. Embolus
  2. Dementia
  3. Apraxia
  4. Aphasia
Explanation
Answer - C - The inability to perform purposeful movement, despite having the desire and physical ability to perform the movements, is called Apraxia. It is a motor planning disorder that can either be acquired or developmental. It may not be caused by in-coordination, sensory loss, or failure to carry out simple commands.
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